--------------------------------------------------------------------------- FISHERMAN'S BLUES - THE WATERBOYS --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tabbed by: F4R3W311 Date: October 2, 2011 Verse 1 ---------- G F I wish I was a fisherman, tumbling on the seas Am C Far away from dry land, and it's bitter memories G F Casting you my sweet light with abandonment and love Am C No ceiling staring down on me, save the starry sky above Chorus ------- G F Am With light in my hair, you in my arms...... woo Verse 2 -------- G F I wish I was the brake man, on a Hartland diesel train Am C Crashing headlong into the heartland, like a cannon in the rain G F With the beating of the sleepers, and the burning of the coal Am C Counting towns flashing by me, in a night that's full of soul Chorus ------- G F Am With light in my hair, you in my arms...... woo Verse 3 -------- G F Oh I know I will be loosened, from bonds that hold me tight Am C And the chains all hung around me will fall away at last G F And on that fine and fateful day I will take thee in my arms Am C I will ride the night train, and I will be the fisherman Chorus ------- G F Am With light in my hair, you in my arms...... woo