Grandpas Mill
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[Intro ]
D G A G
[Verso 1]
D D G
Down at Grandpas mill
D D G
Where those Kentucky hills surround it
Bm Bm A
It's where my heart is still
G G G
Where my roots were founded
[Verso 2]
D D G
Wish I could go back
D D G
To the way it was before
Bm
When them old folks were still around
A G G G
And Grandpa was down there some more
[Verso 3]
D D G
I recall when I was a kid
D D G
Used to run around that place
Bm A
Running against the cold, cold wind
G A G
Cold wind with a smile on my face
[Verso 4]
D D G
Shooting them old squirrels
D D G
And hauling that feed
Bm
I've got a lot of good memories
A G
On that place was home to me
{Instrumental}
G G G G Bm Bm A A
G G G G Bm Bm A A
G G G G
[Refrão]
Bm A G G
Nothing ever stays the same
Bm A G G
No, it never does
Bm A G
Even as much as I prayed
A G G G
And hoped that it would
[Verso 5]
D D G
I wish I could have back
D D G G
My best friend
Bm
But the Lord's took him away
A G G G G
He's found a better place for him
Outro
Bm
I said, pa, save me a seat
A G
And someday I'll see you again
How to play Grandpas Mill
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What is the starting chord?
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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.