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Rocky Mountain High

John Denver

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  C   Dm7 F G   C

Verse
He Was Born ICn The Summer Of His 27Th Year,     Dm7    A#   G​
Coming Home To A CPlace He'd Never Been                  Dm7​
BefoFreG He Left Yesterday BeChind Him You Might Say He Was Born Again, MighDm7t Say He                 A#    G​
FoCund A Key For Every Door          Dm7    F  G7​

Verse 2
When He First CamCe To The Mountains His Life Was Far Away OnDm7 The Road And A#HanginGg By              C​
A SonDm7g   F        G   But The StrCings Already Broken And He Doesn't Really Care,Dm7 It Keeps Changin'A#      G             C​
Fast, And It Don't Last For Long           Dm7  ItF's A G7​
ColoraFdo Rocky MoGuntain High, I've Seen It C             F​
RainGing Fire In The Sky The  C        F  G                  A LullaCbye RocFky
Mountain High      C  Dm​

Verse 3
He ClimbedC Cathedral Mountains, He Saw Silver Clouds BelowDm7,               A#   G​
Saw EverythinCg As Far As
You Can See     Dm7            AnFd G7They Say ThCat He Got Crazy Once And That He Tried To Touch The     Dm7                       A#   G​
Sun,And He Lost A FrCiend, But Kept The Memory                   Dm7    F  G7​

Verse 4
Now He Walks In QuCiet Solitude, The Forest And The StreamDm7,                    A#   G​
Seeking Grace InC Every Step
He Takes,Dm7           F HG7is CSight Is Turned Inside Himself,            Dm7​
To Try And UnderstandA#, ThGe Serenity Of A       C​
Clear Blue Mountain Lake          Dm   F  G7​

Verse 5
And The Colorado RFocky Mountain GHigh,                   C​
I've SeenF It Raining Fire In ThD#e Sky You Can TaClk                F​
To God And Listen To TheG Casual Reply RockCy MountainF​
HigCh,Dm7(b5) •.In CoFlorado RockGy
Mountain High       C  Dm   F  G​

Verse 6
Now His Life Is CFull Of Wonder, But His Heart Still Knows Dm7Some Fear,                       A#   G​
Of The Simple CThings He
Can
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocky Mountain High?

The chords for Rocky Mountain High are: C, Dm7, F, G, A#, G7, Dm, D#, Dm7(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: C, Dm7, F, G, A#, G7, Dm, D#, Dm7(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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