Western Skies
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Verse 1
D A G D
The Nashville friends think I?strange to make my home out on the range
A G A
Think it?nothin?ut a God forsaken land
D A G D
Why don?you bring your guitar and family, move on down to Tennesse
A G
Well, I just smile because they don?understand
G A
But if they ever saw a sunrise on a mountain mornin?D A G
Watched those cotton candy clouds roll by
A D
They?know why I live beneath these Western Skies
Verse 2
I got peace of mind and elbow room I love the smell of sage in bloom
Catch a rainbow on my fishin?ine
We got county fairs and rodeos, ain?a better place for my kids to grow
Just turn ?m loose in the western summer time
And if you ever held your woman on a summer?evening
While the prairie moon was blazin?n her eyes
You?know why I live beneath these Western Skies
Bridge:
Bm A G A
You ain?lived until you? watched those Northern Lights
Bm A G
Set around the campfire and hear the coyotes call at night
A
Makes you feel alright
Verse 3
So guess I? stay right where I?at, wear my boots and my cowboy hat
But I? come and see ya once in a while
I? bring my guitar and sing my songs, sorry if I don?stay too long
I love Tennessee but ya know it?just not my style
I gotta be where I can see those Rocky Mountains
Ride my horse and watch an eagle fly
I gotta live my life and write my songs beneath these Western Skies
When I die you can bury me beneath these Western Skies, Yippee Yi
How to play Western Skies
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 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.