Rise
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Intro
| Am |
| Am | Em | Dm | Am |
[Verso 1]
Am Em
Oh, mountains hold me tight. Oh, river wash me tonight.
Dm Am
Oh, trees teach me to be wise. Oh, breath wont you help me rise.
Interlude
| Am | Em | Dm | Am |
Help me rise
[Verso 2]
Am
Wisdom living in your bod, lift me help me through the dark.
Em
Spirits come & speak to me Through your roots, through your branches, through your leaves
Dm
Fill my lungs with oxygen Breathe you in I’m whole again
Am N.C.
Love it must come from within, from within
Interlude
| Am | Em | Dm | Am |
Ooooo
[Verso 3]
Am
Mrs. Mountain you, my majesty Summit of possibility
Em
Climb the hills and cross the streams To elevations, I've never seen
Dm
River run right through my bones, Feel the paths and let it flow
Am
Soaking up everything you know everything you know
[Verso 1] (Reprise)
Am Em
Oh, mountains hold me tight. Oh, river wash me tonight.
Dm Am
Oh, trees teach me to be wise. Oh, breath wont you help me rise.
Outro
| Am | Em | Dm | Am |
| Am | Em | Dm | Am* ||
How to play Rise
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 Am. 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.