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Roots

Jamie MacDonald

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Spiritual / Faith Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Dm (Roots FRun Deep)A#    C​

Verse 1
DmHave You Ever Seen A FTree By The River?
A#Have You Ever Tried Tearing OCne Down?
DmWhen It's Planted By The FHand Of The Maker
A#No, It Won't Come Out Of That GCround
DmOh
FLet The Rain Fall, A#And Let The Winds Blow  C​
DmOh F​
A#There Ain't No Letting Go

Chorus
DmMy Roots Are FNot In This CWorld A#​
DmI Am A FChild Of CHeaven, A#Heaven
DmCome Hell Or FHigh Water
I'm CHeld By The FaA#ther
DmAnd I'm Safe When The FStorm Don't CSleep
'Cause These A#Roots Run DDmeep
F(Roots Run Deep)C  A#​

Verse 2
DmI'll Stand Strong In The FHeat Of The Summer
A#Gonna Bloom Even Through TChe Freeze
Dm'Cause I'm Planted By The FHand Of The Maker
A#Ain't Nothing Gonna Get To Me

Chorus
DmMy Roots Are FNot In This CWorld A#​
DmI Am A FChild Of CHeaven, A#Heaven
DmCome Hell Or FHigh Water
I'm CHeld By The FaA#ther
DmAnd I'm Safe When The FStorm Don't CSleep
'Cause These A#Roots Run DDmeep
(Roots FRun Deep)C  A#​
These A#Roots Run DDmeep
(Roots FRun Deep)C  A#​

Bridge
DmI'm Not Afraid Of The CTide
I Know That Flood's Gonna A#Rise
A#I'm Gonna Lift My Eyes
And CIt Won't Take Me, It Won't Take Me
DmI'm Not Afraid Of The CRain
My Savior Knows Me By A#Name
A#I'll Face The Hurricane
CmAnd It Won't Break Me, AIt Won't Break Me

Chorus
DmMy Roots Are FNot In This CWorld A#​
DmI Am A FChild Of CHeaven, A#Heaven
DmCome Hell Or FHigh Water
I'm CHeld By The FaA#ther
DmAnd I'm Safe When The FStorm Don't CSleep
'Cause These A#Roots Run DDmeep
(Roots FRun Deep)C  A#​
These A#Roots Run DDmeep
(Roots FRun Deep)C  A#​

Outro
Dm(Roots FRun Deep)A#    C​
Dm(Roots FRun Deep)A#​
Also available in: Em (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Roots?

The chords for Roots are: Dm, F, A#, C, Cm, A

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: Dm, F, A#, C, Cm, A

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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