Katmandu.mp3
Katmandu Alt. Version
A coversong inspired by “An earthquake with magnitude 7.8 occurred near Lamjung, Nepal at 06:11:26 UTC on Apr 25, 2015. (This event has been reviewed by a seismologist.)” A tribute to the victims.
Wikipedia –“Katmandu” is a song written and recorded by American rock artist Bob Seger.
Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. In the ’60s, as many Americans were searching for enlightenment, the city was seen as a panacea for the ills of Western culture. A remote and exotic location, it was also seen as the ultimate getaway, which is how Seger used it in this song.
Bob Seger took a humorous tone, singing about his desire to disappear for a while after dealing with constant touring and record company politics. For him, Kathmandu is used to represent a place far away where no one will bother you.
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A
I think I'm goin' to Katmandu
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That s really, really where I'm goin' to
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
I think it's really where I'm goin' to
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
A
I got no kick against the West Coast
E
Warner Brothers are such good hosts
B7
I raise my whiskey glass, and give 'em a toast
E
I'm sure they know it's true
A
I got no rap against southern states
E
Every time I've been there it's been great
B7
But now I'm leaving and I can't be late
E
And to myself be true
A
That's why I'm goin' to Katmandu
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Up to the mountains where I'm goin' to
B7
Hey, if I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
It's really, really where I'm goin' to
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
A
I got no quarrel with the Midwest
E
The folks out there have given me their best
B7
I've lived there all my life, I've been their guest
E
I sure have loved it, too
A
I'm tired of looking at the TV news
E
I'm tired of driving hard and payin' dues
B7
I figure, baby, I got nothin' to lose
E
I'm tired of being blue
A
That s why I'm goin' to Katmandu
A7 E7 E
Up to the mountains where I'm goin' to
B7
Hey, if I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
Take me baby, cause I m going with you
B7
If I ever get out of here
E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
break
A
I ain't got nothin' 'gainst the East Coast
E
You want some people, well they got the most
B7
New York City's like a friendly old ghost
E
You seem to pass right through
A
I know I'm gonna miss the USA
E
I guess I'll miss it every single day
B7
But no one loves me here any way
E
I know my plane is due
A
The one that s going to Katmandu
A7 E7 E
Up to the mountains where I'm goin' to
B7
Hey, if I ever get out of here
E
That what I'm gonna do
E7 A
K-k-k-k-k-k-katmandu
A7 E7 E
really, really goin' to
B7
if I ever get out of here
B
if I ever get out of here
C7 B7
if I ever get out of here
E E A E
I'm goin' to Katmandu
ABOUT THE SONG
Daniel — Vocals, Guitar
From the album First Puddle From the Sun
by Daniel Brouse
