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Roots

Jamie MacDonald

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Cm (Roots D#Run Deep) G#    A#​

Verse 1
CmHave You Ever Seen A D#Tree By The River?
G#Have You Ever Tried Tearing OA#ne Down?
CmWhen It's Planted By The D#Hand Of The Maker
G#No, It Won't Come Out Of That GA#round
CmOh
D#Let The Rain Fall, AG#nd Let The Winds Blow   A#​
CmOh D#​
G#There Ain't No Letting Go

Chorus
CmMy Roots Are D#Not In This WA#orld   G#​
CmI Am A D#Child Of HA#eaven, HeG#aven
CmCome Hell Or D#High Water
I'm A#Held By The FatG#her
CmAnd I'm Safe When The D#Storm Don't SA#leep
'Cause These G#Roots Run DCmeep
D#(Roots Run Deep) A#   G#​

Verse 2
CmI'll Stand Strong In The D#Heat Of The Summer
G#Gonna Bloom Even Through TA#he Freeze
Cm'Cause I'm Planted By The D#Hand Of The Maker
G#Ain't Nothing Gonna Get To Me

Chorus
CmMy Roots Are D#Not In This WA#orld   G#​
CmI Am A D#Child Of HA#eaven, HeG#aven
CmCome Hell Or D#High Water
I'm A#Held By The FatG#her
CmAnd I'm Safe When The D#Storm Don't SA#leep
'Cause These G#Roots Run DCmeep
(Roots D#Run Deep) A#   G#​
These G#Roots Run DCmeep
(Roots D#Run Deep) A#   G#​

Bridge
CmI'm Not Afraid Of The A#Tide
I Know That Flood's Gonna G#Rise
G#I'm Gonna Lift My Eyes
And A#It Won't Take Me, It Won't Take Me
CmI'm Not Afraid Of The A#Rain
My Savior Knows Me By G#Name
G#I'll Face The Hurricane
A#mAnd It Won't Break Me, IGt Won't Break Me

Chorus
CmMy Roots Are D#Not In This WA#orld   G#​
CmI Am A D#Child Of HA#eaven, HeG#aven
CmCome Hell Or D#High Water
I'm A#Held By The FatG#her
CmAnd I'm Safe When The D#Storm Don't SA#leep
'Cause These G#Roots Run DCmeep
(Roots D#Run Deep) A#   G#​
These G#Roots Run DCmeep
(Roots D#Run Deep) A#   G#​

Outro
Cm(Roots D#Run Deep) G#    A#​
Cm(Roots D#Run Deep) G#​
Also available in: Em (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Roots?

The chords for Roots are: Cm, D#, G#, A#, A#m, G

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: Cm, D#, G#, A#, A#m, G

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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