Beyond The Clouds
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G
An old log house and it half-built
C G
A home made bed just one old quilt
C G7 C G
A Holy Bible that ma left to me
D7
Makes me as rich as rich can be
G
My friends have gold yet they are sad
C G
They own the best that can be had
C G7 C G
While I just live from day to day
D7 G
I know the Lord will make a way
My corn crib's filled with nothing but cobs
C G
Cause corn won't grow on these poor knobs
C G7 C G
The sun's too hot and the rain won't fall
D7
There's a cloud in the sky but it's too small
G
My housetop leaks and I get damp
C G
Here on this earth I'm called a tramp
C G7 C G
But I can smile and feel so proud
D7 G
I know my home's beyond the clouds
My old hound dog is growing thin
C G
Like me he only has two friends
C G7 C G
I'm sure that if we only knew
D7
He longs for heaven like me and you
G
My shoes are thin my feet get cold
C G
But I trudge on to make my goal
C G7 C G
For I can smile and feel so proud
D7 G
I know my home's beyond the clouds
C G D7 G
I know my home's beyond the clouds
How to play Beyond The Clouds
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.