Grand Canyon Song
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by Steve Goodman
https://youtu.be/xylJVw0rths?si=laAlhqHns066j1Xl
[Chorus]
G D G
Run come see what this river has done
Carved the walls of Grand Canyon
Am D
With the colors of the risin' sun
G
And paint a picture of the Promised Land
C G
In that limestone rock and sand
D G
Run come see what this river has done
[Verse 1]
G D G
Won't somebody walk with me?
Am D
We'd go strollin' past the Colorado River's sweet legacy
G
Turnin' back that clock for heaven's sake
C G
One hundred years with every step you take
D G
Won't somebody come and walk with me?
[Verse 2]
G D G
There's a rainbow 'round the moon
Am D
And that mornin' fog will roll in soon
G
It's so beautiful it takes your breath
C G
Gets so quiet that I'm scared to death
D G
Every time I see that rainbow around the moon
[Instrumental]
G D G
Am D G
C G
D G
[Verse 3]
G D G
Such a beautiful mystery
Am D
Tell me who will save it for our posterity?
G
Because no man has a mortgage or a lease
C G
On Mother Nature's masterpiece
D G
Hey, now it's up to you and me
[Chorus]
G D G
Run come see what this river has done
Carved the walls of Grand Canyon
Am D
With the colors of the risin' sun
G
Maybe someday the folks we elect
C G
Will show this land a little more respect
D G
If they could run come see what this river has done
How to play Grand Canyon Song
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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.