The Great Divide
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Intro: C
G C
Well, I could swear this king size bed keeps getting wider
G C
And I could swear a stranger's laying by my side
F Am Dm G7 C F
And I could swear a long dark valley lies between us
C G F G C
And there ain't no way to cross the great divide
[Refrão]
F G C F
The great divide ain't in Colorado
C F C Dm G
It's the distance that we've somehow grown apart_____
F G C F
The great divide, oh, that river's sorrow
C G C
We can't rebuild that bridge we burned between our hearts
G C
And lord knows we both tried hard at crossing rivers
G C
But pride runs as deep as it is wide
F Am Dm G7 C F
And the love that once could conquer any mountain
C G F G C
Has reached the edge of the great divide
[Refrão]
F G C F
The great divide ain't in Colorado
C F C Dm G
Oh, it's the distance that we've somehow grown apart_____
F G C F
The great divide, oh, that river's sorrow
C G C
We can't rebuild that bridge we burned between our hearts
F G C F C
The great divide ain't in Colorado_____
How to play The Great Divide
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.