Mountain Pass
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Intro: G
C D
Well, I'm running down this mountain pass at midnight
C D G
Those truckers they all flash their lights at me
C D
This highway ain't the very best companion
C D G
'Cause I know there's somewhere else I'd rather be
C D
The moonlight on the snow just sets me thinking
C D G D
'Bout the way your smile shines upon your face
G C D
And I know this ain't the last beer I'll be drinking
C D G
Before I reach my final resting place
Chorus:
A11 C F G
Oh, I wish that I was in your arms a-sleeping
C D
Dreaming of the sweet love we just made
G C D
But I'm running down this mountain pass at midnight
C D G
Wishing I was in your arms again
Instrumental: (Banjo and Fiddle Break)
C D G D G D G C D C D G C F G C D G C D C G
C D
Oh, my wheels are running hard against this mountain
C D G D
I finally crossed the Archuleta line
G C D
Another hour and I'll be with my darling
C D G
To dry those lonesome tears that she's been crying
Chorus:
A11 C F G
But I wish that I was in your arms a-sleeping
C D
Dreaming of the sweet love we just made
G C D
But I'm running down this mountain pass at midnight
C D G
Wishing I was in your arms again
Banjo Interlude: C D G D G C D G D G
C D
I'm running down this mountain pass at midnight
C D G
Those truckers they all flash their lights at me
C D
This highway ain't the very best companion
C D G
'Cause I know there's somewhere else I'd rather be
Chorus:
A11 C F G
Oh, I wish that I was in your arms a-sleeping
C D
Dreaming of the sweet love we just made
G C D
But I'm running down this mountain pass at midnight
C D G
Wishing I was in your arms again
C D
I am running down this mountain pass at midnight
C D C G
A-wishing I was in your arms again
How to play Mountain Pass
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.