Continental Op [For Dashiell Hammet] chords by
Rory Gallagher

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Key: A major•

Intro 1

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Asus4

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Asus4

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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
E E 
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So who they gonna get
When the troubles got to stop
G G 
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Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op
A A 
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Verse 3
Jane Doe in the bay
Now that's exhibit 'A'
Bloodstains on the dress
G G 
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of the millionairess
D D 
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A A 
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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

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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
G G 
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Here's my number
A A 
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G G 
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A A 
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I'm the Continental Op
G G 
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A A 
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D D 
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A A 
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D D 
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A A 
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D D 
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A A 
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G G 
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A A 
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D D 
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G G 
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Call the agency, we never close
D D 
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First consultation is free
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D D 
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Check my reputation, check my pose
Bm Bm 2
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But

Verse 6
E E 
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G G 
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first check my fee
A A 
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There's a menace on the streets
Offering infants sweets
D D 
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A A 
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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
E E 
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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
D D 
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A A 
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The cops have taken it away
They say this case was closed
D D 
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A A 
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It only shows that you never know

Verse 10
A A 
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Bruises 'round the neck
When they did a body check
D D 
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A A 
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I  saw you leaving town
I'll track you down like a hound
E E 
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Who they gonna get when you've
D D 
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outfoxed the cop