Cotton Patch Gospel
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D G
When I look up, what should I see?
D D/C# Bm A G A D
Should be a rainbow on the far horizon, stretching towards eternity
G
When I look out, what should there be?
D D/C# Bm A G A D
The sun burning across my blue sky, shining down its light on me
G D
Chorus: Oh, surround me like your seasons
G C G D
Why don't you rooooock me in your streams?
F# G
Oh, and promise me tomorrow
E7 A7
Won't you give us back our dreams?
D G
When I look up, what do I see?
D D/C# Bm A G A D
A road leading to the rainbow that reaches right back to me
G
When I look out, what should there be?
D D/C# Bm A G A D
Spirit on the mountaintop, bringing everybody peace
Chorus x2, then:
D
Our dreams
How to play Cotton Patch Gospel
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 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.