Catfish John chords by
The String Cheese Incident

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Key: G major•

Intro 1

G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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Verse 1

C

C

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Mama said don't go

near that river

G

G

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Don't be hangin' round old

D

D

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Catfish John

G

G

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Come the morning I'd

C

C

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always be there,

G

G

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walking in his footsteps

D

D

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G

G

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in the sweet delta dark.

C

C

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G

G

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Let me dream of another morn_ ing

C

C

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G

G

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and a time so long ago,

C

C

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when the sweet magnolias

G

G

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blos_ somed,

D

D

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G

G

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cotton fields were white as snow,

C

C

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G

G

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Catfish John was a river hobo,

C

C

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G

G

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lived and died where the river bend_ s,

C

C

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G

G

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searching back I still remem_ ber,

D

D

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G

G

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I was proud to be his friend.

C

C

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Mama said, don't go near that beaver,

G

G

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don't be hanging around

D

D

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old Catfish John,

G

G

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come the morning I'd

C

C

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always be there,

G

G

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walking in his footsteps

D

D

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G

G

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C

C

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G

G

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D

D

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G

G

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in the sweet delta down.

C

C

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G

G

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Born a slave in the town of Vicksburg,

C

C

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G

G

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Traded for a chestnut make,

C

C

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G

G

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Still he never spoke in an_ ger,

D

D

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G

G

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Though his load was hard to bear.

C

C

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Mama said, don't go near that river,

G

G

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don't be hanging around old

D

D

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Catfish John,

G

G

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come the morning I'll

C

C

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always be there,

G

G

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walking in his footsteps

D

D

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G

G

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in the sweet delta dawn.

Walking in his footsteps

D

D

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G

G

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in the sweet delta dawn.

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Chords

G
C
D

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Catfish John?

The original key of Catfish John by The String Cheese Incident is G major.

What are the main chords for Catfish John?

The primary chords used in Catfish John are G, C, D.

Do I need a capo to play Catfish John?

No capo is required for this song.

Is Catfish John beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Catfish John?

The tempo of Catfish John is approximately 53 beats per minute.

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