Heartland
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Intro:
Dmi, Cno3/D, Dmi
{Dmi}See the sun rise {Cno3/D}over her {Dmi}skin
Don't change it{Cno3/D, Dmi
See the sun rise {Cno3/D}over her {Dmi}skin
Dawn chang{Cno3/D}es B/F}everything, everythin{C}g
And the dealta {B}sun burns {F}bright and {C}violent{Csus4, C
{Dmi}Mississippi and the c{Cno3/D}otton wool {Dmi}heat,
Sixty-six the h{Cno3/D}ighway sp{Dmi}eaks
Of {Cno3/D}deserts B/F}dry, of cool green {C}valleys
Bb F C Csus4 C (Play to Chorus)
Gold and silver veins - shining cities
Chorus:
In this {Gmi7}heartland{B}
In this {F}heartland
In this {Gmi7}heartland{B}
{F}Heaven knows this is a heartland
{Dmi}See the sun rise {Cno3/D}over her Dmi, Cno3/D}skin
{Dmi}She feels like water {Cno3/D}in my Dmi, Cno3/D}hand
{Dmi}freeway like a river c{Cno3/D}uts through this {Dmi}land
Into the side of B/F}love like a burning {C}spear{Csus4}
{C}And the poison B/F}rain brings a flood of {C}fear{Csus4}
{C}Through the ghostranch B/F}hills, Death Valley {C}waters{Csus4}
{C}In the towers of B/F}steel, belief goes {C}on Csus4}and {C}on
Chorus
Chords:
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C x32010
Cno3/D xx0013
Bb/F xx3331
Dm xx0231
F xx3211
Bb xx3331
Csus4 xx3313
Gm7 xx3333
How to play Heartland
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.