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Rocky Mountain High

John Denver

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  G   Am7 C D   G

Verse
He Was Born IGn The Summer Of His 27Th Year,     Am7    F  D​
Coming Home To A GPlace He'd Never Been                  Am7​
BefoCreD He Left Yesterday BeGhind Him You Might Say He Was Born Again, MighAm7t Say He                 F   D​
FoGund A Key For Every Door          Am7    C  D7​

Verse 2
When He First CamGe To The Mountains His Life Was Far Away OnAm7 The Road And FHangiDng By             G​
A SonAm7g   C        D   But The StrGings Already Broken And He Doesn't Really Care,Am7 It Keeps Changin'F     D             G​
Fast, And It Don't Last For Long           Am7  ItC's A D7​
ColoraCdo Rocky MoDuntain High, I've Seen It G             C​
RainDing Fire In The Sky The  G        C  D                  A LullaGbye RocCky
Mountain High      G  Am​

Verse 3
He ClimbedG Cathedral Mountains, He Saw Silver Clouds BelowAm7,               F  D​
Saw EverythinGg As Far As
You Can See     Am7            AnCd D7They Say ThGat He Got Crazy Once And That He Tried To Touch The     Am7                       F  D​
Sun,And He Lost A FrGiend, But Kept The Memory                   Am7    C  D7​

Verse 4
Now He Walks In QuGiet Solitude, The Forest And The StreamAm7,                    F  D​
Seeking Grace InG Every Step
He Takes,Am7           C HD7is GSight Is Turned Inside Himself,            Am7​
To Try And UnderstandF, TDhe Serenity Of A      G​
Clear Blue Mountain Lake          Am   C  D7​

Verse 5
And The Colorado RCocky Mountain DHigh,                   G​
I've SeenC It Raining Fire In ThA#e Sky You Can TaGlk                C​
To God And Listen To TheD Casual Reply RockGy MountainC​
HigGh,Am7(b5) •.In CoClorado RockDy
Mountain High       G  Am   C  D​

Verse 6
Now His Life Is GFull Of Wonder, But His Heart Still Knows Am7Some Fear,                       F  D​
Of The Simple GThings He
Can
Also available in: E (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocky Mountain High?

The chords for Rocky Mountain High are: G, Am7, C, D, F, D7, Am, A#, Am7(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: G, Am7, C, D, F, D7, Am, A#, Am7(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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