Wayne James
Intro: Full turn (accordion)
Am C G Am
When I was young, my
work begun. I’m standing
on the pier.
Am C G Am
And I look west onto the cape. The fishing boats are
near.
C G D C
G Em
Now I am...a fisherman.
F C G F
C G Am
Across that glistening sea...I will always be...a fisherman.
Full turn (accordion)
Am
C G Am
Now I’m in my prime. There’s not much time for leisure
and for rest.
Am C G Am
I start my day at the break of dawn and don’t return
‘til dusk.
Chorus
Full turn (accordion)
Am C G Am
In my old age, my memory fades. There’s things I can’t
recall.
Am
C G Am
Lest I forget the days of old, I fished upon the
Halls.
Chorus
Full turn (accordion) Twice
Chorus