Intro Em (Roots GRun Deep)C D Verse 1 EmHave You Ever Seen A GTree By The River? CHave You Ever Tried Tearing DOne Down? EmWhen It's Planted By The GHand Of The Maker CNo, It Won't Come Out Of That DGround EmOh GLet The Rain Fall, CAnd Let The Winds Blow D EmOh G CThere Ain't No Letting Go Chorus EmMy Roots Are GNot In This DWorld C EmI Am A GChild Of DHeaven, CHeaven EmCome Hell Or GHigh Water I'm DHeld By The FaCther EmAnd I'm Safe When The GStorm Don't DSleep 'Cause These CRoots Run EmDeep G(Roots Run Deep)D C Verse 2 EmI'll Stand Strong In The GHeat Of The Summer CGonna Bloom Even Through DThe Freeze Em'Cause I'm Planted By The GHand Of The Maker CAin't Nothing Gonna Get To Me Chorus EmMy Roots Are GNot In This DWorld C EmI Am A GChild Of DHeaven, CHeaven EmCome Hell Or GHigh Water I'm DHeld By The FaCther EmAnd I'm Safe When The GStorm Don't DSleep 'Cause These CRoots Run EmDeep (Roots GRun Deep)D C These CRoots Run EmDeep (Roots GRun Deep)D C Bridge EmI'm Not Afraid Of The DTide I Know That Flood's Gonna CRise CI'm Gonna Lift My Eyes And DIt Won't Take Me, It Won't Take Me EmI'm Not Afraid Of The DRain My Savior Knows Me By CName CI'll Face The Hurricane DmAnd It Won't Break Me, BIt Won't Break Me Chorus EmMy Roots Are GNot In This DWorld C EmI Am A GChild Of DHeaven, CHeaven EmCome Hell Or GHigh Water I'm DHeld By The FaCther EmAnd I'm Safe When The GStorm Don't DSleep 'Cause These CRoots Run EmDeep (Roots GRun Deep)D C These CRoots Run EmDeep (Roots GRun Deep)D C Outro Em(Roots GRun Deep)C D Em(Roots GRun Deep)C
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FAQ
What are the chords for Roots?
The chords for Roots are: Em, G, C, D, Dm, B
What is the original key of Roots?
The original key is Em.
What is the difficulty of playing Roots?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Roots in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Roots be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Roots on ukulele?
Chord Roots can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Roots?
Roots uses 6 chords: Em, G, C, D, Dm, B
What is the easiest way to play Roots?
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 Roots released in?
Roots was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Roots?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Roots to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
Em
G
C
D
Dm
B
Capo · play original chords