Let It Roll
View chords used in this chart
Notes: Lyrics are my best guess-timate. A '|' denotes a measure break.
Unique chord: C/B (C with a B bass): X2X010
INTRO: | G | D | C | G | G | D | C | G |
G
Lay your body
D
Next to me, now
C G
Let your mind roll on
G
Open your heart
D
Up to me, now
C G
And let your love roll on
C C/B D
CHORUS: Let it roll, roll, roll
C G
Everybody must roll
C C/B D
Let it roll, roll, roll
C G D
Everybody must roll. . .roll, roll
[continue with same progression as verse one...]
Look at the mountains
We have to climb
The best way is just to roll
Look at the ocean
It's the other side
And watch those waves as they roll
INSTRUMENTAL: | G | D | C | G | G | D | C | G |
CHORUS
[again, same progression as verses one and two...]
So mother and daughter
Why are you fighting?
Why can't you both just let it roll?
And little boy
Why are you crying?
Big man said, "son, let it roll..."
C C/B D
LAST CHORUS: Let it roll, roll, roll
C G
Everybody must roll
C C/B D
Let it roll, roll, roll
C G | D |
Everybody must roll
C C/B D
Let it roll, roll, roll
C G D
Everybody must roll. . .roll, roll
G
Roll...
[email me with questions or comments: mschweis@u.washington.edu]
How to play Let It Roll
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 A. 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.