Gray Rock Red Clay Land
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Key G
[Intro]
G C G Em
G C G G G
[Verse]
G C
This farm has been hard days work
G Em
How well I understand
G C
Cause I watched my daddy break his back
G
On this gray rock, red clay land
C
We'd break a good plow markin' rows
G Em
Pick limestone out by hand
G C
The meanest patch there ever was
G D G
This gray rock, red clay land
[Chorus]
D C G
Like that old red oak tree, my roots run deep
D
All through this stoney ground
C G
Molded and shaped, burdened and graced
Em
By the Lord and the sweat of my brow
G C
For as long as I can, with all that I am
G D G
I'll work this gray rock, red clay land
[Solo]
C G Em G C G G
[Verse]
G C
Plant the seed in heavy earth
G Em
Pray for gentle rains
G C
And hope the sun will help it grow
G D G G
Through this gray rock, red clay land
C
There's a shady spot beyond the field
G Em
Where time has stopped and marble stands
G C
When my life is done, they'll lay me there
G D G
In that gray rock, red clay land
[Chorus]
D C G
Like that old red oak tree, my roots run deep
D
All through this stoney ground
C G
Molded and shaped, burdened and graced
Em
By the Lord and the sweat of my brow
G C
For as long as I can, with all that I am
G D G
I'll work this gray rock, red clay land
[Outro]
G D G
I'll work this gray rock, red clay land
C G D G
How to play Gray Rock Red Clay Land
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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.