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Rocky Mountain High

John Denver

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rocky Mountain High by John Denver in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  A   Bm7 D E   A

Verse
He Was Born IAn The Summer Of His 27Th Year,     Bm7    G  E​
Coming Home To A APlace He'd Never Been                  Bm7​
BefoDreE He Left Yesterday BeAhind Him You Might Say He Was Born Again, MighBm7t Say He                 G   E​
FoAund A Key For Every Door          Bm7    D  E7​

Verse 2
When He First CamAe To The Mountains His Life Was Far Away OnBm7 The Road And GHangiEng By             A​
A SonBm7g   D        E   But The StrAings Already Broken And He Doesn't Really Care,Bm7 It Keeps Changin'G     E             A​
Fast, And It Don't Last For Long           Bm7  ItD's A E7​
ColoraDdo Rocky MoEuntain High, I've Seen It A             D​
RainEing Fire In The Sky The  A        D  E                  A LullaAbye RocDky
Mountain High      A  Bm​

Verse 3
He ClimbedA Cathedral Mountains, He Saw Silver Clouds BelowBm7,               G  E​
Saw EverythinAg As Far As
You Can See     Bm7            AnDd E7They Say ThAat He Got Crazy Once And That He Tried To Touch The     Bm7                       G  E​
Sun,And He Lost A FrAiend, But Kept The Memory                   Bm7    D  E7​

Verse 4
Now He Walks In QuAiet Solitude, The Forest And The StreamBm7,                    G  E​
Seeking Grace InA Every Step
He Takes,Bm7           D HE7is ASight Is Turned Inside Himself,            Bm7​
To Try And UnderstandG, TEhe Serenity Of A      A​
Clear Blue Mountain Lake          Bm   D  E7​

Verse 5
And The Colorado RDocky Mountain EHigh,                   A​
I've SeenD It Raining Fire In ThCe Sky You Can TAalk               D​
To God And Listen To TheE Casual Reply RockAy MountainD​
HigAh,Bm7(b5) •.In CoDlorado RockEy
Mountain High       A  Bm   D  E​

Verse 6
Now His Life Is AFull Of Wonder, But His Heart Still Knows Bm7Some Fear,                       G  E​
Of The Simple AThings He
Can
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocky Mountain High?

The chords for Rocky Mountain High are: A, Bm7, D, E, G, E7, Bm, C, Bm7(b5)

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: A, Bm7, D, E, G, E7, Bm, C, Bm7(b5)

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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