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Kentucky Hills

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Kentucky Hills by Carl Ingram in the key of E

Kentucky Hills

Key: D Major
Tuning: Standard
Capo: None
Feel: Slow 6/8
Suggested Chords: D, G, A, Bm7, Em7

Intro
| E | A | E | B |
| C#m7 | A | E B | E |

Verse 1
EOne Night The Moon Was Shining
On These Old Kentucky HilAls
EWay Down In The Country
Among The Rocks And Among The Rills   B
C#m7I Had An Urge To Travel
And I’ve Always Longed To Roam A
EBut That Night I Left These Bluegrass Hills
And My Old BCountry Home    E

Chorus
AKentucky
I Hear You Calling Me Tonight E
AKentucky
I Know Your Moon’s Still Shining BrighEt
C#m7I Miss Your Mountains And Your Sky
And Your Bluegrass Waving High    A
EI Guess I’ll Go Back There
To LivBe And Die     E

Instrumental
| E | A | E | B |
| C#m7 | A | E B | E |

Verse 2
EI’ll Never Forget The Night I Left
The Moon Was Shining High     A
EAnd Mother, Through Her Tear-Filled Eyes
She Smiled As She Cried  B
C#m7She Said, “Oh Hon, Don’t Leave Me
We All Love You, You Know”    A
EBut I Had That Urge To Travel
And That Night BI Had To Go     E

Verse 3
EFor Years And Years I’ve Traveled
I’ll Never Settle Down    A
EI’ve Been In Big Cities
And Been In Small Country Towns   B
C#m7In My Heart There Is A Longing
And Someday I’ll Go Back      A
ETo Where That Bluegrass Is Waving
Around That CouBntry Shack        E

Bridge
Pull The Strumming Back Here. One Soft Strum Or Light Fingerpicking Would Work Well.

C#m7Now The Years Have Passed Like Rivers
AAnd I Feel Their Current StrongE
C#m7When The Tetons Catch The Morning
AI Can Almost Hear Your Song      B
C#m7I Don’t Know What Waits Beyond Them
AOr Where Every Journey Ends    E
F#m7But The Road That Carried Me Away
AKeeps Turning HomeB Again

Final Chorus[Chorus]
Let This Chorus Build A Little More Than The First.

AKentucky
I Hear You Calling Me Tonight E
AKentucky
I Know Your Moon’s Still Shining BrighEt
C#m7I Miss Your Mountains And Your Sky
And Your Bluegrass Waving High    A
EI Guess I’ll Go Back There
To LivBe And Die     E

Slow Down And Soften Again.

AYes, I Guess I’ll Go Back There
ETo Live And Die
C#m7And If There’s Something Past Those Mountains
ASomething Waiting Out Of Sight
EI Hope The Road That Leads Me Home
BBrings Me Back To You One ENight

Outro
| F#m7 | C#m7 | A | E |
| A   | E   | B | E |

Let The Final D Ring.
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Kentucky Hills?

The chords for Kentucky Hills are: E, A, B, C#m7, F#m7

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: E, A, B, C#m7, F#m7

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.

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