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The Angler

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

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

Intro
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6 C C
Dm7 Dm6 Dm7 Dm6 C C

Verse
The Search Is AmOver, The Battle CDone
The Fish Is AmBeateFn, The Angler'sDm Won
But Simple SFtorieAms Make Longer CTales
No ConsoAmlatiFon If He Had DmFailed

C#m7 C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C C

Verse
Through Wind And DAmeserFt, BlackberryC Hole
Coyote And RAmattleFr Had Made HimDm Old
No It Ain't FEasAmy, It's On The BorderCline
Between Health And AmMadnesFs, The Way He Bides HisDm TiC/Eme

Chorus
FFin To Fin In G/FEvery Log-Jam
C/EThis IsG#dim Where They AmLieG​
FThe Deschutes Is G/FHot, The Bottom's C/EBlack
They're G#dimEye-To-EAmye
My GOh FMy What Fun To C/EBe On YourC#m7 Own

C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C

Verse
Down Foaming AmRapiFds Into The Deep BlackC Hole
Through Thorns And AmRockslidFes For To Reach HisDm Goal
And Golden CFhanceAms, He Let Them Slip CAway
Or Was He AmWaitiFng For The JudgementDm DayC/E?

Chorus
FThey Reel And Nailed Him G/FOn The Deadline
C/EThis IsG#dim Where They AmLieG​
FWhere The Water'sG/F Fast, The CurrentC/E's Strong
They're G#dimEye-To-EAmye
My GOh FMy What Fun To C/EBe On YourC#m7 Own

C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C

Solo
Am F C C
Am F Dm Dm
F Am C C
Am F Dm Dm C/E

Chorus
FThey Reel And Nailed Him G/FOn The Deadline
C/EThis IsG#dim Where They AmLieG​
FWhere The Water'sG/F Fast, The CurrentC/E's Strong
They're G#dimEye-To-EAmye
My GOh FMy What Fun To C/EBe On YourC#m7 Own

C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C C

Verse
But On The Thirteenth AmMorniFng When The Sun WasC High
He Tricked That SAmteelheFad And Saw The Line GoDm Tight
Two Spirits FFightinAmg, Two CreaturesC Bold
Bad Luck And AmTroubFle Had Finally Lost TheirDm HolC/Ed

Chorus
FFin To Fin In G/FEvery Log-Jam
C/EThis IsG#dim Where They AmLieG​
FThe Deschutes Is G/FHot, The Bottom's C/EBlack
They're G#dimEye-To-EAmye
I SGee FWhy He Spend His C/ETime On HisC#m7 Own

C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C/E

Outro
FThey Reel And Nailed Him G/FOn The Deadline
C/EThis IsG#dim Where They AmLieG​
FWhere The Water'sG/F Fast, The CurrentC/E's Strong
They're G#dimEye-To-EAmye
My GOh FMy What Fun To C/EBe On YourC#m7 Own

C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C#m7 C#m6 C#m7 C#m6
Also available in: F#m7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The Angler?

The chords for The Angler are: Dm7, Dm6, C, Am, F, Dm, C#m7, C#m6, C/E, G/F, G#dim, G

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: Dm7, Dm6, C, Am, F, Dm, C#m7, C#m6, C/E, G/F, G#dim, G

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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