Fish Hoek Tennis Club will be making a different kind of racket this Sunday, 5 July, at 2:30pm, when members gather at the clubhouse for a relaxed Guitar Get-Together.
Organized by Willie van Schoor, the afternoon is open to guitarists, singers, percussionists, spectators, and anyone keen to join in the fun. The idea is simple: learn from one another, make some noise, and see if everyone can pull together for a group version of “Sweet Virginia” by The Rolling Stones. The song only needs four chords: A, C, D, and G, so players of all levels are welcome (see Chords & Lyrics below).
Willie has also put out a call for any more experienced guitarists who might be able to help with a finger-style version of John Mellencamp’s “I Saw You First.”
Peter Schutte will be bringing his portable PA and microphones, just in case there is some next-generation singing talent lurking around the club.
The bar will be open, and there may even be chips if Jeff can be persuaded. Bring a guitar, bring your voice, bring a cardboard box for percussion, or just come along to watch and enjoy the chaos!
Chords & Lyrics
Verse 1:
C A G G
Wading through the waste stormy winter
C A G G
And there’s not a friend to help you through
C A G G
Trying to stop the waves behind your eyeballs
C D G C G
Drop your reds, drop your greens and blues
Chorus:
C A G G
Come on come on down sweet Virginia
C A G G
Come on honey child I beg of you
C A G C
Come on come on down you got it in you
G D G C G
Got to scrape that shit right off your shoes
Verse 2:
C A G G
Thank you for your wine, California
C A G G
Thank you for your sweet and bitter fruits
C A G G
Yes, I’ve got the desert in my toenail
C D G C G
And I hid the speed inside my shoe
Chorus x2 (hold G to end)