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Continental Op [For Dashiell Hammet] chords by
Rory Gallagher
Rory Gallagher
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
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Gsus4
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D
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Gsus4
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C
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D
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There's a
Verse 1
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body in the bay

The cops are taking it away

They said this case was closed

It only shows you that never know
Verse 2
D
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So who they gonna get

When the troubles got to stop
F
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Here's my card

I'm the Continental Op
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Verse 3


Jane Doe in the bay

Now that's exhibit 'A'

Bloodstains on the dress
F
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of the millionairess
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But I saw you leavin' town

I'm gonna have to track you down
Verse 4
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Just like a hound
C
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You slipped through the web

And you might have dodged the Feds
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But who they gonna get when
Verse 5

you've outfoxed the cops
F
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Here's my number
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I'm the Continental Op
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G

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Call the agency, we never close
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First consultation is free
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C
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Check my reputation, check my pose
Am
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But
Verse 6
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first check my fee
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There's a menace on the streets

Offering infants sweets
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Don't give this man a ride

Lock your car from the inside
Verse 7
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He's suspect No. 1
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But I guess his race is run
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He left a set of prints

He's not as smart as he thinks
Verse 8
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'Cause who they gonna get
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When the trouble's gotta stop

Here's my card

I'm the Continental Op
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Verse 9


There's a body in the bay
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The cops have taken it away

They say this case was closed
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It only shows that you never know
Verse 10
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Bruises 'round the neck

When they did a body check
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I saw you leaving town

I'll track you down like a hound
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Who they gonna get when you've
C
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outfoxed the cop
Verse 11
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Here's my card
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I'm the Continental Op
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Yeah, who they gonna get
Verse 12

When you've out foxed they cops
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Here's my badge
Outro 1

I'm the Continental Op
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Gsus4

  • C

  • D

  • F

  • Am

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Continental Op [For Dashiell Hammet] by Rory Gallagher is A major.

The primary chords used in Continental Op [For Dashiell Hammet] are A, Asus4, D, E, G, Bm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, Asus4, D, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Continental Op [For Dashiell Hammet] is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Continental Op [For Dashiell Hammet] using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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