The Continental Op - Rory Gallagher


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There's a body in the bay
The cops are taking it away
They said this case was closed
It only shows that you never know
   E
So who are they going to get when the trouble's got to stop
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Here's my card I'm the Continental Op

lick

Jane Doe in the bay
Now that's Exibit 'A'
Bloodstains on the dress
Of the millionairess
But I saw you leaving town
I'm gonna have to track you down
You've slipped through the web
And you might have dodged the Feds
But who are they going to get when you've outfoxed the Cops
Here's my number I'm the Continental Op,

lick

I'm the Continental Op

solo #1

D                         C-B-A
Call the Agency, we never close
D                     C-B-A
First consultation is free
D                             C-B-A
Check my reputation, check my pose
    E                           E7
But first you ought to check my fee

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's not so smart as he thinks

'Cause who are they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my card I'm the Continental Op

lick

'Cause who are they gonna get when you've outfoxed the cops
Here's my badge I'm the Continental Op

solo #2