Capo on the 3rd Fret Intro: D C D 4 beats per note for the intro. Verse 1: G Oh Gideon lived across the bay, C G He's getting older now. C G His boat is big and bold. Am D She has a stalward bow G But my father's boat was second hand, C G One someone used before, C G And after every fishing trip Am D My father always swore; G That someday he would save enough C G To go to St. John's town. C G And buy himself a big new boat, C D G A boat like Gideon Brown. C D G A Boat Like Gideon Brown. CHORUS: Em 'Cause she can punch the head in any gale C D And ride the fishing grounds. G Em I often thought how pround I'd be C D G In a boat like Gideon Brown. C D G In a boat like Gideon Brown. Verse 2: G Many years did pass away C G And Dad began to fade. C G He didn't talk of boats too much, Am D He said "Son I'm afraid" G If things don't soon improve C G Then I'll be underground; C G Before we ever get to see ourselves, C D G In a boat like Gideon Brown. CHORUS G I sat and held his hand one day C G And he said "Son, that policy" C G The insurance is all in your name Am D You're the beneficiary G And when I'm gone they'll pay you off. C G Then go to St. John's town C G And buy yourself a big, new boat, C D G In a boat like Gideon Brown. C D G In a boat like Gideon Brown. CHORUS
