Mother Lode
View chords used in this chart
Tuning: Standard (
capo 2nd fret)
Em G Em G
Some rode in over mountains… others rode in on the tides
Em G
All in search of their fortunes
Em G Em G Em
Here where the mother lode lies… here where the motherlode lies
Chorus:
C D Em D
When our feet are tired, we’re gonna run…
C D Em… D… C D Em
In this wilderness, we have becu… uh uh ume… undone
Em G Em G
Fevered by this land… faith in God has ceased
Em G
Let the flame be fanned
Em G Em G
Spellbound, I am released… spellbound, I am released
Chorus:
C D Em D
When our feet are tired, we’re gonna run…
C D Em… D… C D Em
In this wilderness, we have becu… uh uh ume… undone
Lead Break:
Em, G (for 4 bars)
C, D, Em (for 2 bars) end on Em for a few and back in when it feels right
Em G Em G
Harpes droop their heads… drunk off the golden sun rays
Em G
Let this be my death bed
Em G Em G Em
I know what the mother lode pays… I know what the motherlode pays
Chorus:
C D Em D
When our feet are tired, we’re gonna run…
C D Em… D… C D Em
In this wilderness, we have becu… uh uh ume… undone
How to play Mother Lode
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.