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Gone Fishing

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Gone Fishing by Matt Stell in the key of C

Capo 3rd fret

Intro
C   F C   F

Verse 1
The CWhole Place Looks Like A Tackle Box
CMore Rods And Reels Than A Bass Pro Shop
Night FCrawlers In The Drawer, In The Fridge, In The Kitchen
FMagnet On The Door Says, "Gone Fishing"
CEight-Pound Bass On A Driftwood Mount
CHe Hung It In The Shop, She Moved It In The House
On The FLiving Room Wall 'Cause It Takes Her Back When
FThey Took That Trip To Toledo Bend
There Was GStill A Chill In The Morning Air
GSometimes Her Mind Floats Back There

Chorus
When It's F5Am And He CAin't In Bed
He's Just GRacin' The Rain 'Fore The AmSky Breaks Red
She FDon't Smell Coffee Or CHear The Floor Creak
Must Have GKissed Her Head And Just AmLet Her Sleep
'Til She FSees That Tracker Right CWhere He Left It
GTarped Outside And She AmComes To Her Senses
It FDon't Last Long, But For COne Sweet Minute
GHe Ain't Gone, He's Just Gone CFishing   F​

Verse 2
First CDate Was On A Farm Pond Catchin' Brim
CHe'd Take 'Em Off Soon As She'd Reel One In
He FKnew Right Then It Wasn't Catch And Release
FThey Went Together Like Hushpuppies And Hot Grease
When GShe Drifts Off, That's Where She Goes
GOnly Time She Don't Feel Alone

Chorus
Is When It's F5Am And He CAin't In Bed
He's JustG Racin' The Rain 'Fore TheAm Sky Breaks Red
She FDon't Smell Coffee Or CHear The Floor Creak
Must Have GKissed Her Head And Just AmLet Her Sleep
'Til She FSees That Tracker Right CWhere He Left It
GTarped Outside And She AmComes To Her Senses
It FDon't Last Long, But For COne Sweet Minute
GHe Ain't GFone, He's Just Gone Fishing

Interlude
C G Am F C G

Bridge
Well, She AmKnows She'll See Him Again Like It FSays In That Good CBook
If Dm7Heaven's Got A Lake Or A River Bend, GShe'll Know Right Where To Look

Chorus
When It's F5Am And He CAin't In Bed
He'll Be GWetting The Line With His AmDad Again
Or FBacking A Boat Down A CRamp Of Gold
Taking Some GSt. Jude Angels To A AmHoney Hole
So, When She FSees That Tracker Right CWhere He Left It
She GSmiles 'Cause She Knows SomeAmwhere In Heaven
He's FGot One On And CLovin' Every Minute
GHe Ain't Gone, He's Just GCone Fishing

Outro
C   F C   F
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Gone Fishing?

The chords for Gone Fishing are: C, F, G, Am, Dm7

What is the original key of Gone Fishing?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing Gone Fishing?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Gone Fishing in another key?

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

Can Gone Fishing be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Gone Fishing on ukulele?

Chord Gone Fishing can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Gone Fishing?

Gone Fishing uses 5 chords: C, F, G, Am, Dm7

What is the easiest way to play Gone Fishing?

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 Gone Fishing released in?

Gone Fishing was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Gone Fishing?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Gone Fishing 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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