Nitty Gritty Dirt Band – Catfish John Ukulele Chords

Key: G
Chords: [G], [D], [A]
Tuning: GCEA Tune your ukulele
Difficulty: Easy
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Mama said don’t go near that river
Don’t be hangin’ around old catfish John
But come the morning I’d always be there
Walking in his footsteps in the sweet delta dawn.

Born a slave in the town of Vicksburg
Traded for a chestnut mare
He never spoke a word in anger
Though his load was hard to bear.

Mama said don’t go near that river
Don’t be hangin’ around old catfish John
But come the morning I’d always be there
Walking in his footsteps in the sweet delta dawn.


Catfish John was a river hobo
He lived and died on the river bend
Lookin’ back I still remember
I was proud to be his friend.

Mama said don’t go near that river
Don’t be hangin’ around old catfish John
But come the morning I’d always be there
Walking in his footsteps in the sweet delta dawn.


Let me dream of another morning
And a time so long ago
When the sweet magnolias blossomed
And the cotton fields were white as snow.

Mama said don’t go near that river
Don’t be hangin’ around old catfish John
But come the morning I’d always be there
Walking in his footsteps in the sweet delta dawn.

Come the morning I’d always be there
Walking in his footsteps in the sweet delta dawn.

Country, Country Rock, Rock
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About Catfish John

Artist and Song: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Catfish John
Album: Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume III
Genre: Country, Country Rock, Rock
Year: 2002
Difficulty: Easy
Tuning: G C E A
Key: G
Chords: [G], [D], [A]
Strumming: D - DU - DU - DU

About Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Catfish John Ukulele Chords & Strumming Pattern

"Catfish John" is a song by Country, Country Rock, Rock artist Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was released in 2002 on the album, titled "Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume III". Catfish John is considered under Country, Country Rock, Rock genre.
  • The original key of Catfish John is G.
  • D - DU - DU - DU is the suggested strumming pattern for this Nitty Gritty Dirt Band song.
  • [G], [D], [A] are the ukulele chords for playing Catfish John with the original key (G) on ukulele.
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What Are The Chords For Catfish John On Ukulele?

You will play the [G], [D], [A] ukulele chords while playing Catfish John with your ukulele in the G key, original tone of the song.

How Do You Strum Catfish John On Ukulele?

Catfish John ukulele strumming pattern is D - DU - DU - DU. You can also try D (down) if the suggested pattern is hard for you.

Who Sings Catfish John?

Catfish John is performed by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. It was first released on the album "Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Volume III" in 2002.