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Sutter’s Mill

Dan Fogelberg

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

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

Verse
In The SpriGmng       OD#f Forty-Seven, A#So The Story, It Is GmTolD#d,       A#​
Old John Sutter GmWent To D#The Mill Site   A#    FoundGm A Piece       Of SCmhining GFold.              A#​
Well, He Took IGmt       ToD# The City A#Where The Word,       GmLike WildD#fire, Spread.        A#​
And Old John Sutter   Gm    Soon D#Came To Wish He'd       LA#eft ThatGm Stone       In The RivCmer Bed.   F                  Gm​

Pre-Hook
For They Came LD#ike Herds Of Locusts Every A#Woman, Child And ManD#      A#                   Gm​
In Their LumbeD#ring Conestogas       ThA#ey Left GmTheir Tracks       Upon TCmhe Land.  F               Gm​

Hook
Some Would Fail And SD#ome Would Prosper  Some Would DA#ie     And Some Would Kill      D#   A#                             Gm​
Some Would Thank The LD#ord For Their Deliverance              A#            Gm​
And Some Would Curse       JCmohn SutterF's Mill.              A#​

Verse
Well, They Came  Gm     From D#New York City, And They A#Came       From AlabaGmm'        D#             A#​
With Their DreamsGm       Of FD#inding Fortunes InA# This WilGmd UnsettledCm Land.F           A#​
Well, Some Fell Prey     Gm  To HostD#ile Arrows As TA#hey Tried       To CroGmss D#The Plains.               A#​
And Some Were Lost       InGm ThD#e Rocky Mountains       A#With Their HandGms       Froze To ThCme Reins.  F                    Gm​

Instruments
  Gm   D#   A#   A# F/A  [x2]
  Gm   D#   A# F/A   Gm
  Cm   F   A#   A#

Verse
Well, Some Pushed On       To CGmalifD#ornia And OtA#hers Stopped       To TakeGm Their RestD#.                       A#​
And By The Spring  Gm     Of ED#ighteen-Sixty       TA#hey Had OpGmened Up The WestCm.  F               A#​
And Then The Railroad GmCamD#e Behind Them And A#The Land       Was Plowed And GmTamD#ed,                           A#​
When Old John Sutter Went GmTo D#Meet His Maker,       He'd NotA# One PenGmny To His Name.          Cm   F           Gm​

Tag
And Some Would Curse       JCmohn SutterF's Mill.              A#    Gm​
Some Men's Thirsts    Cm   Are NeFver Filled.        A#     A#​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Sutter’s Mill?

The chords for Sutter’s Mill are: Gm, D#, A#, F/A, Cm, F

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: Gm, D#, A#, F/A, Cm, F

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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