Medicine Wheel
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Intro: Em
D Em
When the morning breaks and the sunlight warms my soul
D
In the East the Eagle flies and the Red-tail proudly soars
Em
I'm on my way
G ~ Em
To the place of the spirit one
G D
Grandfather hear me now I am on fire
Em G
Let the Sundance guide my feet to your desire
D
Show me visions for my eyes
Am D
The words like gold that shimmer in the sun
Chorus:
Em D Em
Hy-ah, hy-ah, hy-ah
D Em
When the sun goes down and it grows too dark to see
D
I look within to the shaman's mysteries
Em
I'm on my way
G ~ Em
To die and live again
G D
Grandmother Earth I cry give me rest
Em G
I take my place with the woman in the West
D
Show me the Raven and the Bear
Am D
The way of herbs and the black obsidian
Chorus:
Em D Em
Hy-ah, hy-ah, hy-ah
D Em
Turn toward the South like the water I will run
D
In innocence and trust, the moonchild's song is sung
Em
I'm on my way
G ~ Em
To the place of the sacred plants
G D
My emotions and my will at their command
Em G
Where the Turtle's voice is heard upon the land
D
Where the wise Coyote prowls
Am D
The Rattlesnake will call me to the dance
Chorus:
Em D Em
Hy-ah, hy-ah, hy-ah
D Em
In the deepest night the stars watch over me
D
Old woman of the North, my mind seeks clarity
Em
I'm on my way
G ~ Em
To the place of the northern winds
G D
Let the thunder and the lightning carry me
Em G
Lay my thoughts to rest and send me into sleep
D
With the Hawk and the Buffalo
Am D
My dreams white crystal, magic medicine
Chorus:
Em D Em D Em
Hy-ah, hy-ah, hy-ah, hy-ah, hy-ah
How to play Medicine Wheel
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 Em. 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.