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Roots

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Roots by Jamie MacDonald in the key of A

Intro
Am (Roots CRun Deep)F   G​

Verse 1
AmHave You Ever Seen A CTree By The River?
FHave You Ever Tried Tearing GOne Down?
AmWhen It's Planted By The CHand Of The Maker
FNo, It Won't Come Out Of That GGround
AmOh
CLet The Rain Fall, FAnd Let The Winds Blow G​
AmOh C​
FThere Ain't No Letting Go

Chorus
AmMy Roots Are CNot In This GWorld F​
AmI Am A CChild Of GHeaven, FHeaven
AmCome Hell Or CHigh Water
I'm GHeld By The FaFther
AmAnd I'm Safe When The CStorm Don't GSleep
'Cause These FRoots Run AmDeep
C(Roots Run Deep)G  F​

Verse 2
AmI'll Stand Strong In The CHeat Of The Summer
FGonna Bloom Even Through GThe Freeze
Am'Cause I'm Planted By The CHand Of The Maker
FAin't Nothing Gonna Get To Me

Chorus
AmMy Roots Are CNot In This GWorld F​
AmI Am A CChild Of GHeaven, FHeaven
AmCome Hell Or CHigh Water
I'm GHeld By The FaFther
AmAnd I'm Safe When The CStorm Don't GSleep
'Cause These FRoots Run AmDeep
(Roots CRun Deep)G  F​
These FRoots Run AmDeep
(Roots CRun Deep)G  F​

Bridge
AmI'm Not Afraid Of The GTide
I Know That Flood's Gonna FRise
FI'm Gonna Lift My Eyes
And GIt Won't Take Me, It Won't Take Me
AmI'm Not Afraid Of The GRain
My Savior Knows Me By FName
FI'll Face The Hurricane
GmAnd It Won't Break Me, EIt Won't Break Me

Chorus
AmMy Roots Are CNot In This GWorld F​
AmI Am A CChild Of GHeaven, FHeaven
AmCome Hell Or CHigh Water
I'm GHeld By The FaFther
AmAnd I'm Safe When The CStorm Don't GSleep
'Cause These FRoots Run AmDeep
(Roots CRun Deep)G  F​
These FRoots Run AmDeep
(Roots CRun Deep)G  F​

Outro
Am(Roots CRun Deep)F   G​
Am(Roots CRun Deep)F​
Also available in: Em (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Roots?

The chords for Roots are: Am, C, F, G, Gm, E

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: Am, C, F, G, Gm, E

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.

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