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The Angler

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The Angler by Gary Brooker in the key of C

F#M7: 242252
F#M6: 242242
B/A: 5X444X
E/G#: 4Xx454
Cdim7: X3424X

Intro
Cm7 Cm6 Cm7 Cm6 A# A#
Cm7 Cm6 Cm7 Cm6 A# A#

Verse
The Search Is GmOver, The Battle A#Done
The Fish Is GmBeateD#n, The Angler's CmWon
But Simple SD#toriesGm Make Longer TA#ales
No ConsoGmlatiD#on If He Had FCmailed

Bm7 Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 A# A#

Verse
Through Wind And DGmeserD#t, Blackberry A#Hole
Coyote And RGmattleD#r Had Made Him CmOld
No It Ain't D#EasyGm, It's On The BorderlA#ine
Between Health And GmMadnesD#s, The Way He Bides His CmTimA#/De

Chorus
D#Fin To Fin In EF/D#very Log-Jam
A#/DThis Is F#dimWhere They LGmie F​
D#The Deschutes Is HF/D#ot, The Bottom's BlA#/Dack
They're F#dimEye-To-EGmye
My FOh D#My What Fun To BA#/De On Your OBm7wn

Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 A#

Verse
Down Foaming GmRapiD#ds Into The Deep Black A#Hole
Through Thorns And GmRockslidD#es For To Reach His CmGoal
And Golden CD#hancesGm, He Let Them Slip AA#way
Or Was He GmWaitiD#ng For The Judgement CmDay?A#/D​

Chorus
D#They Reel And Nailed Him OF/D#n The Deadline
A#/DThis Is F#dimWhere They LGmie F​
D#Where The Water's F/D#Fast, The Current'sA#/D Strong
They're F#dimEye-To-EGmye
My FOh D#My What Fun To BA#/De On Your OBm7wn

Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 A#

Solo
Gm D# A# A#
Gm D# Cm Cm
D# Gm A# A#
Gm D# Cm Cm A#/D

Chorus
D#They Reel And Nailed Him OF/D#n The Deadline
A#/DThis Is F#dimWhere They LGmie F​
D#Where The Water's F/D#Fast, The Current'sA#/D Strong
They're F#dimEye-To-EGmye
My FOh D#My What Fun To BA#/De On Your OBm7wn

Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 A# A#

Verse
But On The Thirteenth GmMorniD#ng When The Sun Was A#High
He Tricked That SGmteelheD#ad And Saw The Line Go CmTight
Two Spirits D#FightingGm, Two Creatures A#Bold
Bad Luck And GmTroubD#le Had Finally Lost Their CmHoldA#/D​

Chorus
D#Fin To Fin In EF/D#very Log-Jam
A#/DThis Is F#dimWhere They LGmie F​
D#The Deschutes Is HF/D#ot, The Bottom's BlA#/Dack
They're F#dimEye-To-EGmye
I SFee D#Why He Spend His TA#/Dime On His OBm7wn

Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 A#/D

Outro
D#They Reel And Nailed Him OF/D#n The Deadline
A#/DThis Is F#dimWhere They LGmie F​
D#Where The Water's F/D#Fast, The Current'sA#/D Strong
They're F#dimEye-To-EGmye
My FOh D#My What Fun To BA#/De On Your OBm7wn

Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 Bm7 Bm6 Bm7 Bm6
Also available in: F#m7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Angler?

The chords for The Angler are: Cm7, Cm6, A#, Gm, D#, Cm, Bm7, Bm6, A#/D, F/D#, F#dim, F

What is the original key of The Angler?

The original key is F#m7.

What is the difficulty of playing The Angler?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play The Angler in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The Angler be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The Angler on ukulele?

Chord The Angler can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The Angler?

The Angler uses 12 chords: Cm7, Cm6, A#, Gm, D#, Cm, Bm7, Bm6, A#/D, F/D#, F#dim, F

What is the easiest way to play The Angler?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The Angler released in?

The Angler was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The Angler?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The Angler to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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