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Gone Fishin’

John Denver

02:00

FDmC7F7Gm7A#CmA#mG7C

How to play Gone Fishin’ on guitar

Gone Fishin’ by John Denver uses 10 chords: F, Dm, C7, F7, Gm7, A#, Cm, A#m, G7, C. It's an advanced song that requires solid chord knowledge and quick, clean transitions.

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration02:00
Chords10
(birds chirping) Hey, John, look! Look, aren't these terrific worms for your fishing? Fozzie, those worms are snakes. These worms are snakes? These worms are snakes! (screams) (laughs) I guess he doesn't speak Snakeish very well either. (laughs) (laughs) Okay, everybody. Time to pitch tents. (laughs) Pitch tents! Pitch tents! (grunts) (water splashes) Animal. (bubbles) Tents go bye-bye. (laughs)F Dm(instrumental music)C7GoneFfishing.F7There'sGm7a sign up onC7your door.FI'm goneF7fishing. IA#ain't workingCmanymore. There'sC7a hole out in theF7sun whereA#you left a row halfA#mdone. IG7said, "Hoeing ain't no fun." You ain't got noC7ambition.C FGone fishingF7inF7a shady-wady
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What chords are in Gone Fishin’ by John Denver?

Gone Fishin’ by John Denver uses 10 chords: F, Dm, C7, F7, Gm7, A#, Cm, A#m, G7, C. The song features 10 different chords across its full arrangement.

Do I need a capo to play Gone Fishin’ by John Denver?

A capo on fret 3 is the most popular way to play Gone Fishin’. It converts the chord shapes into more beginner-friendly open positions — with the capo on fret 3, you'd play D, Bm, A7, D7, Em7, which is the easiest way to play the song. You can also play it without a capo using the original chord shapes. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Gone Fishin’ hard to play on guitar?

Gone Fishin’ is an advanced guitar song. It uses 10 chords including F, Dm, C7, and demands clean, quick transitions. Intermediate and advanced guitarists will find it a rewarding challenge.

Can a beginner play Gone Fishin’ on guitar?

Gone Fishin’ is better suited for intermediate or advanced players. If you're just starting out, build your chord vocabulary with simpler songs first, then return to this one as your skills develop.

How long is Gone Fishin’ by John Denver?

Gone Fishin’ by John Denver is 02:00 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

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