Black Mountain Lullaby
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Intro: G
C G D G
Gather round my table, say grace with me
C G D G
In my little trailer, in the mountains of Wise County
C G D G
Grief is mine forever, sadness my story
C G D G
Down in Inman Holler, in the mountains of Wise County
[Refrão]Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
C G D G
Mountaintops are made of 1,000 pound boulders
C G D G
That roll down the hills and on to our shoulders
C G D G
Lord, let me bear it for safe keeping
C G D G
Lord, let me shield it from my dearest Jeremy
[Refrão]Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
Instrumental: G C G D G (2x)
C G D G
Mama will rock you 'til you are sleeping
C G D G
Angels will hold you in their keeping
C G D G
Powerful men will make their money
C G D G
Your name will live here in the mountains of Wise County
[Refrão] Em D G
Oh, bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
[Refrão]Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
Em D G
Bye baby, baby bye
C D G
Little baby bye-bye
C D G
My little baby bye-bye
OUTRO: G C G D G
How to play Black Mountain Lullaby
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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.