Bonanza
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D
The plain we hold is as good as gold, Bonanza,
A D
hand in hand we built this land, the Ponderosa Ranch.
G
Our birth right is this Cartwright Bonanza,
D D7 G
we here belong and stand in strong, wrong ain't got a chance.
D G D A
Day by day, work or play, ready side by side,
D G D A
hello, friend, come on in, the gate is open wide !
D
Bound to be a-fightin' free, Bonanza,
A A7 D
swinging pines of boundery lines for the Ponderosa Ranch.
D
Every tree and flower is part of our Bonanza,
A D
the stars at night, the morning light, water in the dregs.
G
We ride along, four man strong, together,
D D7 G
every plain and ridge is our heritage, the Ponderosa Ranch.
D G D A
Day by day, work or play, ready side by side,
D G D A
hello, friend, come on in, the gate is open wide !
D
Bound to be a-fightin' free, Bonanza,
A A7 D
swinging pines of boundery lines for the Ponderosa Ranch.
( D A A7 D D A A7 D )
How to play Bonanza
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.