Down From The Mountain
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Intro:
Em
Bm A
Em
[Verso 1]
Em D
Livin' on this level ground
A D
Like a flatline heartbeat all around
G A
The air is thick like black clay mud
G A G Em
And rainclouds cover up the sun
[Verso 2]
Em D
Way up high, it's like a dream
A D
Where the snow it falls and the sun it beams
G A
The craggy rock and rocky spires
G A G Em
Seem to light my heart on fire
[Refrão]
Em A
I don't wanna come dooooown
D A Em
When I'm higher than the world below
D
I don't wanna come doooooown
A Em
The Rocky mountains ease my soul
[Pós-Refrão]
Em
Bm A
Em
[Verso 3]
Em D
Winds'll howl and trees'll fall
A D
The fire burned like the flames of hell
G A
But fire brings life to the land
G A G Em
From life to dust and dust to sand
[Verso 4]
Em D
Well, the mountain treats us all the same
A D
No matter race, creed or name
G A
All equal underneath the sky
G A G Em
To let us live or watch us die
[Refrão]
Em A
I don't wanna come dooooown
D A Em
When I'm higher than the world below
D
I don't wanna come doooooown
A Em
The Rocky mountains ease my soul
[Pós-Refrão]
Em
Bm A
Em
Instrumental:
Em D
A D
G A
G A G Em
[Verso 5]
Em D
Precious life, it's precious land
A D
No respect and all demands
G A
Afraid to walk above the clouds
G A G Em
Too afraid to speak out loud
[Verso 6]
Em D
Well the shadows cast across the plains
A D
As the it sun sets in a small refrain
G A
While we scavenge, fight and kill
G A G Em
The mountain stands and always will
[Refrão]
Em A
I don't wanna come dooooown
D A Em
When I'm higher than the world below
D
I don't wanna come doooooown
A Em
The Rocky mountains ease my soul
Em A
I don't wanna come dooooown
D A Em
When I'm higher than the world below
D
I don't wanna come doooooown
A Em
The Rocky mountains ease my soul
Outro:
Em D
A D
G A
G A G Em
How to play Down From The Mountain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.