There's a body in the bay
The cops are taking it away
They said this case was closed
It only shows you that - never know
So who they gonna get when the troubles got to stop
Here's my card
I'm the Contintental Op
Verse 2:
Jane Doe in the bay
Now that's exhibit 'A'
Bloodstains on the dress of the millionairess
But I saw you leavin' town
I'm gonna have to track you down
Just like a hound
You slipped through the web
And you might have dodged the Feds
But who they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my number
I'm the Continental Op
(Have mercy babe!...)
(First Guitar Solo - Slide)
Chord accompaniment:
A7(X3) A(X3) on downward and upward strokes, then G7 downward and G upward, sliding back
A7.
Chorus:
Call the agency, we never close
First consultation is free
Check my reputation an' my post
(But) ...first ya oughta check my fee
Verse 3:
There's a menace on the streets
Offering infants sweets
Don't give this man a ride
Lock your car from the inside
(He's) ...suspect No. 1
But I guess his race is run
He left a set of prints
He ain't as smart as ya think
But who they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op
(Everythin'!...)
(Second Guitar Solo - Fuzz)
Chord accompaniment:
A7(X2) A(X2) on downward and upward strokes, then G7 downward and G upward, sliding back
A7.
(Repeat)
Chord accompaniment:
A7(X2) A(X2) on downward and upward strokes, then G7 downward and G upward, sliding back
A7 (with long sustain).
Verse 4:
There's a body in the bay
The cops have taken it away
They say this case was closed
It only shows that you never know
Bruises 'round the neck
When they did a body check
I saw you leaving town
I'll track you down like a hound
Who they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op
Yeah, who they gonna get when you've out foxed they cops
Here's my badge
I'm the Continental Op.
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Footnotes:
1. Lyrics for Verses 1 to 3 confirmed from Rory Gallagher "Live at Montreaux" DVD (2006)
2. Lyrics for Verse 4 from Rory Gallagher "Meeting With the G Man" CD (IMPORT) (2003)
3. Additional verse courtesy of"The Thrilling Detective Web
Site":http://www.thrillingdetective.com/trivia/triv187.html
4. See "Contnental Op": http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/The_Continental_Op for background
Rory's song.
5. After transcribing but a small portion of this song you appreciate how much effort
and his band put into their work!
The cops are taking it away
They said this case was closed
It only shows you that - never know
So who they gonna get when the troubles got to stop
Here's my card
I'm the Contintental Op
Verse 2:
Jane Doe in the bay
Now that's exhibit 'A'
Bloodstains on the dress of the millionairess
But I saw you leavin' town
I'm gonna have to track you down
Just like a hound
You slipped through the web
And you might have dodged the Feds
But who they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my number
I'm the Continental Op
(Have mercy babe!...)
(First Guitar Solo - Slide)
Chord accompaniment:
A7(X3) A(X3) on downward and upward strokes, then G7 downward and G upward, sliding back
A7.
Chorus:
Call the agency, we never close
First consultation is free
Check my reputation an' my post
(But) ...first ya oughta check my fee
Verse 3:
There's a menace on the streets
Offering infants sweets
Don't give this man a ride
Lock your car from the inside
(He's) ...suspect No. 1
But I guess his race is run
He left a set of prints
He ain't as smart as ya think
But who they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op
(Everythin'!...)
(Second Guitar Solo - Fuzz)
Chord accompaniment:
A7(X2) A(X2) on downward and upward strokes, then G7 downward and G upward, sliding back
A7.
(Repeat)
Chord accompaniment:
A7(X2) A(X2) on downward and upward strokes, then G7 downward and G upward, sliding back
A7 (with long sustain).
Verse 4:
There's a body in the bay
The cops have taken it away
They say this case was closed
It only shows that you never know
Bruises 'round the neck
When they did a body check
I saw you leaving town
I'll track you down like a hound
Who they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my card
I'm the Continental Op
Yeah, who they gonna get when you've out foxed they cops
Here's my badge
I'm the Continental Op.
______
Footnotes:
1. Lyrics for Verses 1 to 3 confirmed from Rory Gallagher "Live at Montreaux" DVD (2006)
2. Lyrics for Verse 4 from Rory Gallagher "Meeting With the G Man" CD (IMPORT) (2003)
3. Additional verse courtesy of"The Thrilling Detective Web
Site":http://www.thrillingdetective.com/trivia/triv187.html
4. See "Contnental Op": http://www.bookrags.com/wiki/The_Continental_Op for background
Rory's song.
5. After transcribing but a small portion of this song you appreciate how much effort
and his band put into their work!