I transposed this song from the original for easier play-ability with use of a capo for
those who find it difficult to play full barre chords. FOr this acoustic version I play
using the intro strumming pattern for the entirety if the song. It gives it a fuller
sound especially when playing alone in contrast to traditional staccato style Reggae
strumming which is ideal when playing in a full band. Enjoy.
Capo 2nd fret
Intro: G Am F G
[ Tab from: https://www.guitartabs.cc/tabs/s/sublime/bad_fish_crd_ver_2.html ]
G Am
When you grab a hold of me
F G
Tell me that I'll never be set free
G Am
Well I'm a parasite
F G
Creep and craw I step into the night
G A
Two pints of booze
F G
Tell me are you a bad fish too (are you a bad fish too yeah)
C G
Ain't got no money to spend
C G
I hope the night will never end
C G
Lord knows I'm weak
C Am
Wont some body get me off of this reef
(Second Verse)
G Am
Baby your a big blue whale
F G
Grab the reef when all duck diving fails
G Am
Id swim but I wish I never learned
F G
Waters too polluted with germs
G Am
I dive deep when its ten feet over head
F G
Grab the reef underneath my bed (underneath my bed yeah)
C G
Ain't got no quarrels with God
C G
Ain't got no time to grow old
C G
Lord knows I'm weak
C Am
Wont somebody get me off of this reef
C G
Ain't got no quarrels with God
C G
Ain't got no time to grow old
C G
Lord knows I'm weak
C Am
Won't somebody get me off of this reef
