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Rocky Mountain High

John Denver

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rocky Mountain High by John Denver

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  E   F#m7 A B   E

Verse
He Was Born IEn The Summer Of His 27Th Year,     F#m7     D  B​
Coming Home To A EPlace He'd Never Been                  F#m7​
BefoAreB He Left Yesterday BeEhind Him You Might Say He Was Born Again, MighF#m7t Say He                  D   B​
FoEund A Key For Every Door          F#m7     A  B7​

Verse 2
When He First CamEe To The Mountains His Life Was Far Away OnF#m7 The Road And HDanginBg By              E​
A SonF#m7g    A        B  But The StriEngs Already Broken And He Doesn't Really Care, F#m7It Keeps Changin'  D     B             E​
Fast, And It Don't Last For Long           F#m7  It'As A  B7​
ColoraAdo Rocky MoBuntain High, I've Seen It E             A​
RainBing Fire In The Sky The  E        A  B                  A LullaEbye RocAky
Mountain High      E  F#m​

Verse 3
He ClimbedE Cathedral Mountains, He Saw Silver Clouds BelowF#m7,                D  B​
Saw EverythinEg As Far As
You Can See     F#m7            AndA TB7hey Say ThaEt He Got Crazy Once And That He Tried To Touch The      F#m7                        D  B​
Sun,And He Lost A FrEiend, But Kept The Memory                   F#m7     A  B7​

Verse 4
Now He Walks In QuEiet Solitude, The Forest And The StreamF#m7,                     D  B​
Seeking Grace InE Every Step
He Takes,F#m7            AHiB7s SEight Is Turned Inside Himself,             F#m7​
To Try And UnderstandD, TBhe Serenity Of A      E​
Clear Blue Mountain Lake          F#m    A  B7​

Verse 5
And The Colorado RAocky Mountain BHigh,                   E​
I've SeenA It Raining Fire In ThGe Sky You Can TEalk               A​
To God And Listen To TheB Casual Reply RockEy MountainA​
HigEh,F#m7b5 •.In CAolorado RocBky
Mountain High       E  F#m    A  B​

Verse 6
Now His Life Is EFull Of Wonder, But His Heart Still Knows F#m7Some Fear,                        D  B​
Of The Simple EThings He
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Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocky Mountain High?

The chords for Rocky Mountain High are: E, F#m7, A, B, D, B7, F#m, G, F#m7b5

What is the original key of Rocky Mountain High?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Rocky Mountain High?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Rocky Mountain High in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Rocky Mountain High be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Rocky Mountain High on ukulele?

Chord Rocky Mountain High can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Rocky Mountain High?

Rocky Mountain High uses 9 chords: E, F#m7, A, B, D, B7, F#m, G, F#m7b5

What is the easiest way to play Rocky Mountain High?

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 Rocky Mountain High released in?

Rocky Mountain High was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Rocky Mountain High?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Rocky Mountain High 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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