Kentucky Hills Key: D Major Tuning: Standard Capo: None Feel: Slow 6/8 Suggested Chords: D, G, A, Bm7, Em7 Intro | D | G | D | A | | Bm7 | G | D A | D | Verse 1 DOne Night The Moon Was Shining On These Old Kentucky HilGls DWay Down In The Country Among The Rocks And Among The Rills A Bm7I Had An Urge To Travel And I’ve Always Longed To Roam G DBut That Night I Left These Bluegrass Hills And My Old ACountry Home D Chorus GKentucky I Hear You Calling Me Tonight D GKentucky I Know Your Moon’s Still Shining BrighDt Bm7I Miss Your Mountains And Your Sky And Your Bluegrass Waving High G DI Guess I’ll Go Back There To LivAe And Die D Instrumental | D | G | D | A | | Bm7 | G | D A | D | Verse 2 DI’ll Never Forget The Night I Left The Moon Was Shining High G DAnd Mother, Through Her Tear-Filled Eyes She Smiled As She Cried A Bm7She Said, “Oh Hon, Don’t Leave Me We All Love You, You Know” G DBut I Had That Urge To Travel And That Night AI Had To Go D Verse 3 DFor Years And Years I’ve Traveled I’ll Never Settle Down G DI’ve Been In Big Cities And Been In Small Country Towns A Bm7In My Heart There Is A Longing And Someday I’ll Go Back G DTo Where That Bluegrass Is Waving Around That CouAntry Shack D Bridge Pull The Strumming Back Here. One Soft Strum Or Light Fingerpicking Would Work Well. Bm7Now The Years Have Passed Like Rivers GAnd I Feel Their Current StrongD Bm7When The Tetons Catch The Morning GI Can Almost Hear Your Song A Bm7I Don’t Know What Waits Beyond Them GOr Where Every Journey Ends D Em7But The Road That Carried Me Away GKeeps Turning HomeA Again Final Chorus[Chorus] Let This Chorus Build A Little More Than The First. GKentucky I Hear You Calling Me Tonight D GKentucky I Know Your Moon’s Still Shining BrighDt Bm7I Miss Your Mountains And Your Sky And Your Bluegrass Waving High G DI Guess I’ll Go Back There To LivAe And Die D Slow Down And Soften Again. GYes, I Guess I’ll Go Back There DTo Live And Die Bm7And If There’s Something Past Those Mountains GSomething Waiting Out Of Sight DI Hope The Road That Leads Me Home ABrings Me Back To You One DNight Outro | Em7 | Bm7 | G | D | | G | D | A | D | Let The Final D Ring.
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FAQ
What are the chords for Kentucky Hills?
The chords for Kentucky Hills are: D, G, A, Bm7, Em7
What is the original key of Kentucky Hills?
The original key is D.
What is the difficulty of playing Kentucky Hills?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Kentucky Hills in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Kentucky Hills be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Kentucky Hills on ukulele?
Chord Kentucky Hills can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Kentucky Hills?
Kentucky Hills uses 5 chords: D, G, A, Bm7, Em7
What is the easiest way to play Kentucky Hills?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Kentucky Hills released in?
Kentucky Hills was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Kentucky Hills?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Kentucky Hills to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.