Donovan – Catch The Wind (Ukulele)
Key
-
Versions
(5)
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Speed:
1.0x
Chords
Time signature is 6/8
Donovan's early version is in Eb, so
a capo isn't practical with these chords.
Chord fingering below is designed to recreate the sound
Donovan makes with a high drone string. Chords not on the list
can be played the standard way.
gCEA
Bbadd9 = 3213
C6 = 2003
C7 = 3003
F* = 2013 This form keeps the high C going.
[Intro]
| F* | Bbadd9 C | F* Bbadd9 | F* |
[Verse 1]
F* Bbadd9 In the chilly hours and minutes F* Bb Of uncertainty, I want to be F Bbadd9 C F* C7 In the warm hold of your loving mind F* Bbadd9 To feel you all around me and to F* Bb Take your hand along the sand F* Bbadd9 C F* Bbadd9 F* Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
[Verse 2]
F* Bbadd9 When sundown pales the sky F* Bb I want to hide a while behind your smile F Bbadd9 C F* C7 And everywhere I'd look, your eyes I'd find F* Bbadd9 For me to love you now F* Bb Would be the sweetest thing, 'twould make me sing F* Bbadd9 C F* Bbadd9 F* Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
[Interlude]
Bb Am Deedee dee dee, dee dee deedee Bb G7 C C6 C7 C6 Dee dee deedee, dee dee dee, dee de deeee
[Verse 3]
F* Bbadd9 When rain has hung the leaves with tears F* Bb I want you near to kill my fears F Bbadd9 C F* C7 To help me to leave all my blues behind F* Bbadd9 For standing in your heart is where F* Bb I Want to be and long to be F* Bbadd9 C F* Bbadd9 F* Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind
[Interlude]
| F* | Bbadd9 | F* | Bb |
| F | Bbadd9 C | F* | C7 |
| F* | Bbadd9 | F* | Bb |
| F* | Bbadd9 C | F* | % |
| F* | Bbadd9 | F* | Bb |
[Outro]
F* Bbadd9 C F* Bbadd9 F Ah, but I may as well try and catch the wind