Root Down
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C F
If I build it out of blood and bone
Am G
If I love it and I even give it a good name
C F
and I let it stand up on its own
Am G
and if I even never learn to trust and walk away
C F
Will it crumble on its own two feet
Am G
Or will it multiply and grow big white wings
C F
If I love it and I give it life
Am G
Can I let it go and know that it was never mine
[Refrão]
C F
Give more, give it all away
Dm G
I'm sure it'll come back someday
C F
You gotta let go to let it circle back around
Dm G
To rise up, you gotta learn to root down
C F Dm G
I.... learned to root down.
C F Dm G
I...
C F
If I cut it with a heart-shaped knife
Am G
and I send it to my very closest of friends
C F
and they somehow bring it back to life
Am G
what if I only ever do it all over again
C F
I'm a writer here upon this ship
Am G
on a sea of unnamed and untamed passages
C F
Every vessel's meant for pouring out
Am G
and every bloom has to make room to root down
[Refrão]
C F
Give more, give it all away
Dm G
I'm sure it'll come back someday
C F
You gotta let go to let it circle back around
Dm G
To rise up, you gotta learn to root down
C F Dm G
I.... learned to root down.
C F Dm G
I...
C F
Give more, give it all away
Dm G
I'm sure it'll come back someday
C F
You gotta let go to let it circle back around
Dm G
To rise up, you gotta learn to root down
End on: C
How to play Root Down
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 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.