Messing About On The River chords

Capo on 5 for correct key = F

Intro = C

[VERSE 1]
[C]Whenx the weather is fine you [G] knowx it's the time
For [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
If you take my advice there's [G] nothingx so nice
As [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
There's [F] bigx boats and [C] weex boats and [G] allx kinds of [C] craftx
[F] Puffersx and [C] keelx boats and [D7] somex with no [G] raftx
With the [C] windx in your face there's [G] nox finer place
Than [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx

[VERSE 2]
[C]Therex are boats made from kits that'll [G] reachx you in bits
For [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
And you might want to skull in a [G] glassx fibred hull
Go [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
[F] Anchorsx and [C] tillersx and [G] ruddersx and [C] cleatsx
[F] Ropesx that are [C] sometimesx re[D7]ferredx to as [G] sheetsx
With the [C] windx in your face there's [G] nox finer place
Than [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx

[VERSE 3]
[C]Skippersx and mates and [G] rowingx club eights
All [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
Capstans and quays where you [G] tiex up with ease
All [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
[F] Outboardsx and [C] inboardsx and [G] dinghiesx you [C] sailx
The [F] firstx thing you [C] learnx is the [D7] rightx way to [G] balex
In a [C] onex man canoe you're both [G] skipperx and crew
[F]Messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx

[VERSE 4]
[C]Mooringsx and docks, [G] tailorsx and locks
All [F] messingx about on the [C] riverx
Whirlpools and weirs that you [G] mustx not go near
[F]Messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx
[F] Backwaterx [C] placesx all [G] hiddenx from [C] viewx
Mys [F] teriousx wee [C] islandsx just [D7] waitingx for [G] youx
So I'll [C] leavex you right now, go [G] castx off your bow
Go [F] messingx a[G]boutx on the [C] riverx