Catfish and the Bottlemen – Overlap Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Catfish and the Bottlemen – Overlap Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

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This is the chord progression of Overlap by Catfish and the Bottlemen on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar, Violin and Keyboard.

[Intro]
F G

[Verse 1]
F           G                     F                  Am
Why does it take the eleventh hour
G                     F                     Am
For us to make the simplest of calls?
G
Rather than decide
F           Am
This all tonight
G
I’m good to follow your lead
F                               Am
So I’d take as long as you need
[Build-up]
Am
Am G

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[Chorus 1]
F                               Am
I’ve found that we end up laughing
G                                         F
So it’s sound, and eventually
G                               Am
I know that if paths keep crossing
G
And your life keeps lapping
C           G
Over me
F G F G

[Verse 2]
C                     G           F           Am
Why does it take the eleventh hour
C           G           F                     Am
For us to make the easiest of calls?
C           G           F           Am
Rather than decide this all in a night
C                     G
I’m good to follow your lead, my love
F                                         Am
So I’d take as long as you need

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[Build-up]
Am
Am G
[Chorus 2]
F Am
I’ve found that we end up laughing
G F
So it’s sound, and eventually
G Am
I know that if paths keep crossing
G
And your life keeps lapping
C G
Over me
F G F G Am
Then tell us what’s your boy to do?

[Guitar Solo]
C F Em Am F C F Em

[Chorus 3]
F Am G F
Cause I’ve found that we end up laughing
Am C G F
So it’s sound, and eventually
Am G
I know that if paths keep crossing
Am
And your life keeps lapping
C F
Over me
Am C G
I know that if paths keep crossing
F Am
And your life keeps lapping
C G F
Over me
Am C G
I know that if paths keep crossing
F Am
And your life keeps lapping
C G
Over me
F G F G
Then tell us what’s your boy to do?
F G
Over me
F G
I go straight from mine to work to

How to play Overlap: key, chords and progression

To play Overlap by Catfish and the Bottlemen, think in A minor (no sharps or flats). It takes 5 chords: F, G, Am, C and Em.

The progression the song keeps returning to is G – F – Am – G (VII – VI – i – VII in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord is an open chord on guitar, so you can play it without a capo or barre chords.

Chord diagrams

F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Em chord on guitar (022000)
EmE G B

Need another chord or a different shape? Feel free to use our free Chord Shape Generator.

Overlap chords: questions

What key is Overlap in?

Overlap by Catfish and the Bottlemen is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Overlap?

Overlap uses 5 chords: F, G, Am, C, Em.

What is the chord progression of Overlap?

The main progression is G – F – Am – G (VII – VI – i – VII).

Is Overlap easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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