Gone Fishin'
The Riverbank Band

Verse 1:
C                G
Woke up early, sun's shinin' bright,
F                     C
Grab my tackle box, everything feels right.
C                       G
The world can wait, it’s just me and the lake,
F                C
Casting out my line, oh what a break.

Chorus:
C                 G
Gone fishin’, out where the wild winds blow,
F                    C
Just me and my thoughts, makin’ memories flow.
C                       G
With every cast, I’m feelin’ so free,
F                  C
Gone fishin', that’s where I wanna be.

Verse 2:
C                   G
Got my old hat, and a cooler filled with beer,
F                       C
The sound of the water, no worries, no fear.
C                       G
Bobber's bouncin’, heart startin’ to race,
F                    C
With each little nibble, I find my place.

Chorus:
C                 G
Gone fishin’, out where the wild winds blow,
F                    C
Just me and my thoughts, makin’ memories flow.
C                       G
With every cast, I’m feelin’ so free,
F                  C
Gone fishin', that’s where I wanna be.

Bridge:
Am                   G
Under the sky, with my friends by my side,
F                       C
Casting our dreams with the current and tide.
Am                   G
Laughing and joking, the sun setting low,
F                      C
Time stands still, in this sweet fishing flow.

Chorus:
C                 G
Gone fishin’, out where the wild winds blow,
F                    C
Just me and my thoughts, makin’ memories flow.
C                       G
With every cast, I’m feelin’ so free,
F                  C
Gone fishin', that’s where I wanna be.

Outro:
C                     G
So here’s to the times, spent by the shore,
F                       C
Chasing them fish, oh I couldn’t ask for more.
C                     G
With a heart full of joy, and a line in the sea,
F                  C
I’ll be gone fishin', just let me be free.

Drum Beat and Tempo for "Gone Fishin'"

Tempo: 80 BPM (Beats Per Minute) - a moderate, relaxed pace.

Drum Beat Pattern:

• Verse Beat:

  • Kick: 1 and 3
  • Snare: 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: 8th notes (closed hi-hat on every beat)

  Hi-Hat: | x - x - x - x - | x - x - x - x - |
  Snare:   | - - o - - - o - | - - o - - - o - |
  Kick:    | o - - - o - - - | o - - - o - - - |

• Chorus Beat:

  • Kick: 1 and 3
  • Snare: 2 and 4
  • Hi-Hat: 8th notes (open hi-hat on the offbeat for emphasis)

  Hi-Hat: | x - x - x - x - | x - x - x - x - |
  Snare:   | - - o - - - o - | - - o - - - o - |
  Kick:    | o - - - o - - - | o - - - o - - - |

• Bridge Beat:

  • Kick: 1 and 3 (lighter)
  • Snare: 2 and 4 (optional rim click for a softer touch)
  • Hi-Hat: 8th notes (steady pulse)

  Hi-Hat: | x - x - x - x - | x - x - x - x - |
  Snare:   | - - o - - - o - | - - o - - - o - |
  Kick:    | o - - - o - - - | o - - - o - - - |

Feel free to adjust the kick drum pattern or add additional fills as desired!