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Gone Fishin

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A7   D6   B7          Em7         A7
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Gone fishin' -- there's a sign upon your door, 
A7     D6   B7          Em7      A7
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?Gone fishin'?  -- you ain't workin' anymore. 
             D               D7            G               Gm7
There's your hoe out in the sun, where you left a row half done; 
               E7           F            A      Em7  C   A7
                            ° (III)                  °    
You claim that hoein' ain't no    fun -- you ain't got no am - bi - tion. 
A7   D6   B7     G    B7 A7
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Gone fishin'    by a shady, wady pool; 
A7   D6  B7       G      G/F# Em A7
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I'm wishin'    I could be that kind of fool. 
        D                D7           G              Gm7
I'd say no more work for mine, on my door I'd hang a sign 
 E  D    B7   Em7  A7    D
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?Gone fishin'   instead of just a-wishin'.? 
A7   D6   B7          Em7         A7
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Gone fishin' -- there's a sign upon your door, 
A7   D6   B7          Em7      A7
/#5                             
?Gone fishin'? --you ain't workin' anymore. 
           D              D7            G                Gm7
Cows need milkin' in the barn, but you just don't give a darn, 
         E7         F           A      Em7  C   A7
                    ° (III)                 °    
You just never seem to learn -- you ain't got no am - bi - tion. 
A7   D6   B7         G       B7    A7
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Gone fishin',   got your hound dog by your side  
A7   D6   B7         G    G/F# Em A7
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Gone fishin',   fleas are bitin' at his hide  
        D              D7           G              Gm7
Got my hat and got my pole, headed for the fishin' hole, 
E  D     B7  Em7   A7    D6
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Gone fishin'    instead of just a-wishin'. 

Gone Fishin Chords by Louis Armstrong

Learn how to play Gone Fishin by Louis Armstrong with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Gone Fishin chords”, “Gone Fishin guitar chords”, or “Louis Armstrong Gone Fishin chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Gone Fishin chords and for experienced players who want accurate Gone Fishin lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A7, D6, B7, Em7, D, D7.

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Is "Gone Fishin" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Gone Fishin" by Louis Armstrong with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Louis Armstrong below.

What key is "Gone Fishin" in?

The chords for "Gone Fishin" show the original chord names (including A7, D6, B7, Em7, D, D7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.