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Sutter’s Mill

Dan Fogelberg

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Sutter’s Mill by Dan Fogelberg in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1980s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Dm   A#   F   F  [x2]
  Dm   A#   F C/E   Dm
  Gm   C   F   F

Verse
In The SpriDmng       OA#f Forty-Seven, FSo The Story, It IsDm ToA#ld,      F​
Old John Sutter DmWent To A#The Mill Site   F    FounDmd A Piece       Of GmShining CGold.             F​
Well, He Took IDmt       ToA# The City FWhere The Word,      Dm Like WilA#dfire, Spread.       F​
And Old John Sutter   Dm    Soon A#Came To Wish He'd       LFeft ThaDmt Stone       In The RiGmver Bed.  C                  Dm​

Pre-Hook
For They Came LA#ike Herds Of Locusts Every FWoman, Child And MaA#n     F                  Dm​
In Their LumbeA#ring Conestogas       ThFey LeftDm Their Tracks       Upon GmThe Land. C               Dm​

Hook
Some Would Fail And SA#ome Would Prosper  Some Would DFie     And Some Would Kill     A#   F                            Dm​
Some Would Thank The LA#ord For Their Deliverance              F           Dm​
And Some Would Curse       JGmohn SutterC's Mill.              F​

Verse
Well, They Came  Dm     From A#New York City, And They FCame       From AlabDmam'       A#             F​
With Their DreamsDm       Of FA#inding Fortunes InF This WiDmld UnsettleGmd LandC.          F​
Well, Some Fell Prey     Dm  To HostA#ile Arrows As TFhey Tried       To CrDmossA# The Plains.              F​
And Some Were Lost       InDm ThA#e Rocky Mountains       FWith Their HanDmds       Froze To TGmhe Reins. C                    Dm​

Instruments
  Dm   A#   F   F C/E  [x2]
  Dm   A#   F C/E   Dm
  Gm   C   F   F

Verse
Well, Some Pushed On       To CDmalifA#ornia And OtFhers Stopped       To TakDme Their ResA#t.                      F​
And By The Spring  Dm     Of EA#ighteen-Sixty       TFhey Had ODmpened Up The WesGmt. C               F​
And Then The Railroad DmCamA#e Behind Them And FThe Land       Was Plowed AndDm TaA#med,                          F​
When Old John Sutter Went DmTo A#Meet His Maker,       He'd NotF One PeDmnny To His Name.         Gm   C           Dm​

Tag
And Some Would Curse       JGmohn SutterC's Mill.              F   Dm​
Some Men's Thirsts    Gm   Are NeCver Filled.        F    F​

Instruments
  Dm   A#   F   F  [x2]
  Dm   A#   F   Dm
  Gm   C   Dm
Also available in: Cm (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Sutter’s Mill?

The chords for Sutter’s Mill are: Dm, A#, F, C/E, Gm, C

What is the original key of Sutter’s Mill?

The original key is Cm.

What is the difficulty of playing Sutter’s Mill?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Sutter’s Mill in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Sutter’s Mill be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Sutter’s Mill on ukulele?

Chord Sutter’s Mill can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Sutter’s Mill?

Sutter’s Mill uses 6 chords: Dm, A#, F, C/E, Gm, C

What is the easiest way to play Sutter’s Mill?

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 Sutter’s Mill released in?

Sutter’s Mill was released in the 1980s. See more 1980s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Sutter’s Mill?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Sutter’s Mill 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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