My Side Of The Mountain
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Capo 2
Intro
D G
D C-A-G-D
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D
Every day there hangs a cloud
D-D2-D (do 2p0h2 on high e)
over my side of the mountain
G
the other side is sunny all the time
D
If I could find the strength
I would climb over the mountain
C A G D
and let the sunshine ease my worried mind
verse 1
C
Im tired of always working
D
and never getting paid
C
Ive worked my fingers to the bone
D
and ill work them to the grave
C
theres no dollar sign on ethics
D
big brother told me so
G
but if you sell your soul to satan
A
youll be rolling in the dough
Chorus
Instrumental
C D C D
C D G A A A A (this line is the bass solo)
D C A G D
verse 2
C
Ive felt the fire beneath me
D
Ive even tried to climb
C
I gained a little ground
D
and I fall back in line
C
Im tired of muddy water
D
and sitting in the shade
G
Ive sewn a thousand seeds
A
and they always wilt and fade
Chorus
How to play My Side Of The Mountain
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.