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The Angler

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

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

Intro
Em7 Em6 Em7 Em6 D D
Em7 Em6 Em7 Em6 D D

Verse
The Search Is BmOver, The Battle DDone
The Fish Is BmBeateGn, The Angler'sEm Won
But Simple SGtorieBms Make Longer DTales
No ConsoBmlatiGon If He Had EmFailed

D#m7 D#m6 D#m7 D#m6 D D

Verse
Through Wind And DBmeserGt, BlackberryD Hole
Coyote And RBmattleGr Had Made HimEm Old
No It Ain't GEasBmy, It's On The BorderDline
Between Health And BmMadnesGs, The Way He Bides HisEm TiD/F#me

Chorus
GFin To Fin In A/GEvery Log-Jam
D/F#This Is A#dimWhere They LBmie A​
GThe Deschutes Is A/GHot, The Bottom's D/F#Black
They're A#dimEye-To-EBmye
My AOh GMy What Fun To D/F#Be On Your D#m7Own

D#m6 D#m7 D#m6 D

Verse
Down Foaming BmRapiGds Into The Deep BlackD Hole
Through Thorns And BmRockslidGes For To Reach HisEm Goal
And Golden CGhanceBms, He Let Them Slip DAway
Or Was He BmWaitiGng For The JudgementEm DayD/F#?

Chorus
GThey Reel And Nailed Him A/GOn The Deadline
D/F#This Is A#dimWhere They LBmie A​
GWhere The Water'sA/G Fast, The CurrentD/F#'s Strong
They're A#dimEye-To-EBmye
My AOh GMy What Fun To D/F#Be On Your D#m7Own

D#m6 D#m7 D#m6 D

Solo
Bm G D D
Bm G Em Em
G Bm D D
Bm G Em Em D/F#

Chorus
GThey Reel And Nailed Him A/GOn The Deadline
D/F#This Is A#dimWhere They LBmie A​
GWhere The Water'sA/G Fast, The CurrentD/F#'s Strong
They're A#dimEye-To-EBmye
My AOh GMy What Fun To D/F#Be On Your D#m7Own

D#m6 D#m7 D#m6 D D

Verse
But On The Thirteenth BmMorniGng When The Sun WasD High
He Tricked That SBmteelheGad And Saw The Line GoEm Tight
Two Spirits GFightinBmg, Two CreaturesD Bold
Bad Luck And BmTroubGle Had Finally Lost TheirEm HolD/F#d

Chorus
GFin To Fin In A/GEvery Log-Jam
D/F#This Is A#dimWhere They LBmie A​
GThe Deschutes Is A/GHot, The Bottom's D/F#Black
They're A#dimEye-To-EBmye
I SAee GWhy He Spend His D/F#Time On His D#m7Own

D#m6 D#m7 D#m6 D/F#

Outro
GThey Reel And Nailed Him A/GOn The Deadline
D/F#This Is A#dimWhere They LBmie A​
GWhere The Water'sA/G Fast, The CurrentD/F#'s Strong
They're A#dimEye-To-EBmye
My AOh GMy What Fun To D/F#Be On Your D#m7Own

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

FAQ

What are the chords for The Angler?

The chords for The Angler are: Em7, Em6, D, Bm, G, Em, D#m7, D#m6, D/F#, A/G, A#dim, A

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: Em7, Em6, D, Bm, G, Em, D#m7, D#m6, D/F#, A/G, A#dim, A

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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