Kentucky Hills Key: D Major Tuning: Standard Capo: None Feel: Slow 6/8 Suggested Chords: D, G, A, Bm7, Em7 Intro | G | C | G | D | | Em7 | C | G D | G | Verse 1 GOne Night The Moon Was Shining On These Old Kentucky HilCls GWay Down In The Country Among The Rocks And Among The Rills D Em7I Had An Urge To Travel And I’ve Always Longed To Roam C GBut That Night I Left These Bluegrass Hills And My Old DCountry Home G Chorus CKentucky I Hear You Calling Me Tonight G CKentucky I Know Your Moon’s Still Shining BrighGt Em7I Miss Your Mountains And Your Sky And Your Bluegrass Waving High C GI Guess I’ll Go Back There To LivDe And Die G Instrumental | G | C | G | D | | Em7 | C | G D | G | Verse 2 GI’ll Never Forget The Night I Left The Moon Was Shining High C GAnd Mother, Through Her Tear-Filled Eyes She Smiled As She Cried D Em7She Said, “Oh Hon, Don’t Leave Me We All Love You, You Know” C GBut I Had That Urge To Travel And That Night DI Had To Go G Verse 3 GFor Years And Years I’ve Traveled I’ll Never Settle Down C GI’ve Been In Big Cities And Been In Small Country Towns D Em7In My Heart There Is A Longing And Someday I’ll Go Back C GTo Where That Bluegrass Is Waving Around That CouDntry Shack G Bridge Pull The Strumming Back Here. One Soft Strum Or Light Fingerpicking Would Work Well. Em7Now The Years Have Passed Like Rivers CAnd I Feel Their Current StrongG Em7When The Tetons Catch The Morning CI Can Almost Hear Your Song D Em7I Don’t Know What Waits Beyond Them COr Where Every Journey Ends G Am7But The Road That Carried Me Away CKeeps Turning HomeD Again Final Chorus[Chorus] Let This Chorus Build A Little More Than The First. CKentucky I Hear You Calling Me Tonight G CKentucky I Know Your Moon’s Still Shining BrighGt Em7I Miss Your Mountains And Your Sky And Your Bluegrass Waving High C GI Guess I’ll Go Back There To LivDe And Die G Slow Down And Soften Again. CYes, I Guess I’ll Go Back There GTo Live And Die Em7And If There’s Something Past Those Mountains CSomething Waiting Out Of Sight GI Hope The Road That Leads Me Home DBrings Me Back To You One GNight Outro | Am7 | Em7 | C | G | | C | G | D | G | Let The Final D Ring.
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FAQ
What are the chords for Kentucky Hills?
The chords for Kentucky Hills are: G, C, D, Em7, Am7
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: G, C, D, Em7, Am7
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.