Mountains
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C
I was just a boy
Am
My father seemed a mountain then
C F
With a voice that could shake the seas
C Am
My mother's ghost hung across his shoulders
E F
And he said she was still watching over me
C
My brother was home
Am
Just returned on army leave
C F
Told his stories with a distant stare
C
And as it snowed
Am
The wind was howling through the trees
E F C
And I spent my night just listening by the fire
C Am Em F C Am E F E Em E Em
Em F
My hands move the creases from my brow
C
Soft as a breath
G
It's like a feather
Em F
I dreamed of a lonely voice that night
C
Quiet as death
G
Outside my window
Em F
It sang a sad and lovely tune
C
Clear as a bell
G
Soft as a shiver
Em F
It said I want you all the time
Fm C
It said I want you all the time
C Em C Em C Em C Em
C Em
Goodbye bad thoughts
C Em
I'm safe under covers
C Em
So goodbye bad thoughts
C Em
'Cause I'm safe under covers
C
Now I can see you again
Am C F C Am E F Am C F C Am E F
How to play Mountains
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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.