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C G6 Am G6
 
One measure of each, 4 measures per line of lyrics, over and over and over.
 
The verses are:
 
C G6 Am G6 etc, etc, etc.
Took my love, I took it down
Climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
'Til a landslide brought me down
 
Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within by heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
C G6 Am G6 C G6 Am
Can I handle the seasons of my life?
 
Am7 C G6 Am
 
Chorus (you could strum this, or switch to a Cotton or Travis pick):
 
G Am C
Well I've been afraid of changing
G Am G Am
'Cause I've built my life around you
G Am C G
But time makes you bolder, even chldren get older
Am G Am
1st time: I'm gettin' older, too
A G Am C G Am
2nd time: I'm gettin' older, too..... I'm getting older, too
 
Back to the original picking pattern & chords:
 
Took my love, I took it down
Climbed a mountsain and I turned around
And if you see my reflection i nthe snow covered hills
Will the landslide bring you down?
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
Will the landslide bring you down...Will the landslide bring you down.
 
Chorus (w/2nd ending)

How to play Landside

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 C. 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.

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