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Rocky Mountain High

John Denver

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  D   Em7 G A   D

Verse
He Was Born IDn The Summer Of His 27Th Year,     Em7    C  A​
Coming Home To A DPlace He'd Never Been                  Em7​
BefoGreA He Left Yesterday BeDhind Him You Might Say He Was Born Again, MighEm7t Say He                 C   A​
FoDund A Key For Every Door          Em7    G  A7​

Verse 2
When He First CamDe To The Mountains His Life Was Far Away OnEm7 The Road And CHangiAng By             D​
A SonEm7g   G        A   But The StrDings Already Broken And He Doesn't Really Care,Em7 It Keeps Changin'C     A             D​
Fast, And It Don't Last For Long           Em7  ItG's A A7​
ColoraGdo Rocky MoAuntain High, I've Seen It D             G​
RainAing Fire In The Sky The  D        G  A                  A LullaDbye RocGky
Mountain High      D  Em​

Verse 3
He ClimbedD Cathedral Mountains, He Saw Silver Clouds BelowEm7,               C  A​
Saw EverythinDg As Far As
You Can See     Em7            AnGd A7They Say ThDat He Got Crazy Once And That He Tried To Touch The     Em7                       C  A​
Sun,And He Lost A FrDiend, But Kept The Memory                   Em7    G  A7​

Verse 4
Now He Walks In QuDiet Solitude, The Forest And The StreamEm7,                    C  A​
Seeking Grace InD Every Step
He Takes,Em7           G HA7is DSight Is Turned Inside Himself,            Em7​
To Try And UnderstandC, TAhe Serenity Of A      D​
Clear Blue Mountain Lake          Em   G  A7​

Verse 5
And The Colorado RGocky Mountain AHigh,                   D​
I've SeenG It Raining Fire In ThFe Sky You Can TDalk               G​
To God And Listen To TheA Casual Reply RockDy MountainG​
HigDh,Em7(b5) •.In CoGlorado RockAy
Mountain High       D  Em   G  A​

Verse 6
Now His Life Is DFull Of Wonder, But His Heart Still Knows Em7Some Fear,                       C  A​
Of The Simple DThings He
Can
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocky Mountain High?

The chords for Rocky Mountain High are: D, Em7, G, A, C, A7, Em, F, Em7(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: D, Em7, G, A, C, A7, Em, F, Em7(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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