Russian Hill
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Intro: C6 (x2) Cm6 D5/C Cm6
C6 Cm6
I dreamt about a tranquil sunday drive,
D5/C Cm6
A sensory lullaby
C6 Cm6
We trade the comics, cartoons and magazines,
D5/C Cm6
For pistons and gasoline
C6 Cm6
We see the road from the bedside, parked under the sunshine,
D5/C Cm6 G
We feel the warmth of the engine so we climb inside and take it to the motorway
D D/C# C G
Watch the clouds turn into faces, it's fun to play
D D/C# C G
Shift the gears for years and age a single day
Bb C6
Until we spill onto russian hill
Cm6 D5/C Cm6
C6 Cm6
Past cathedrals filled with god's favourite guests,
D5/C Cm6
Dirty hands feel clean when dressed in their sunday best
C6 Cm6
Treeline village, oh, so heavenly,
D5/C Cm6 G
Cross a bridge of gold to landscapes of juniper, only eden is for millionaires
D D/C# C G
Watch the clouds turn into faces, it's fun to play
D D/C# C G
Shift the gears for years and age a single day
Bb C6
Until we spill onto russian hill
Inst
C6 Cm6
I'm pulling through the last stoplight we head home past the shoreline,
D5/C Cm6 G
And through the rear view mirror it all melts away 'til we're helpless
D D/C# C G
Watch the clouds turn into faces, it's fun to play
D D/C# C G
Shift the gears for years and age a single day
D D/C# C G
For like curtains close this sunset matinee
Bb C6
A dream fulfilled on russian hill
How to play Russian Hill
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 C6. 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.