WWW.AZCHORDS.COM | Take Me Home Country Roads Chords – John Denver | Version #1
[Verse 1]
G Em D C G
Almost Heaven; West Virginia, Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River.
G Em D
Life is old there, older than the trees, younger than the mountains,
C G
Growin' like a breeze.
[Chorus]
G D Em C
Country Roads, take me home, to the place, I belong,
G D C G
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads.
[Verse 2]
G Em D C G
All my memories gather 'round her, miner's lady, stranger to blue water.
G Em D
Dark and dusty, painted on the sky, misty taste of moonshine,
C G
Teardrop in my eye.
[Chorus]
G D Em C
Country Roads, take me home, to the place, I belong,
G D C G
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads.
[Bridge]
Em D G
I hear her voice in the morning hour she calls me,
C G D
The radio reminds me of my home far away.
Em F C
And driving down the road I get a feeling
G D D7
That I should have been home yesterday, yesterday.
[Chorus]
N.C. G D Em C
Country Roads, take me home, to the place, I belong,
G D C G
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads.
G D Em C
Country Roads, take me home, to the place, I belong,
G D C G
West Virginia, mountain mama, take me home, country roads.
D G D G
Take me home, down country roads; take me home, down country roads
How to play "Take Me Home, Country Roads" by John Denver on guitar
[Intro]
- Begin with a G chord to set the tone for the song.
[Verse 1.]
- Chords: G, Em, D, and C.
- Strumming sequence: Follow a straightforward down-down-up sequence.
- Highlight the bass notes on the first down strum of each chord.
- Play the G chord on "Almost Heaven" and then effortlessly transition to Em.
[Chorus]
- Chords: G, D, Em, and C.
- Strumming follows a similar pattern, with a slight focus on the first beat.
- Ensure that G and D, as well as Em and C, transition smoothly.
[Verse 2]
- Use the same chord progression as in Verse 1.
- Time your chord changes based on the lyrics.
Chords for [Bridge] include Em, D, G, C, G, D, Em, F, C, G, D, and D7.
- This part contains additional chord changes; practice transitioning rapidly.
- Use a somewhat more aggressive strumming pattern to emphasize
the emotional buildup.
[Chorus]:
Return to the main chorus chords and strumming pattern.
[Outro]
Repeat the G chord to D transition to end the song.
[Common Mistakes]
- Missing the timing on chord transitions; start gently.
- Emphasize crisp, forceful strums rather than bass notes.
[General Tip]
- Tuning: Standard (EADGBE).
- Practice slowly, ensuring that each chord rings clearly.
- Tone: Use a clean acoustic setting to complement the song's vibe.
Song facts:
- John Denver released "Take Me Home, Country Roads" in 1971.
- The song is about the splendor of West Virginia's landscape.
- The West Virginia state anthem has become iconic. The words describe
a strong longing for home and the solace that it provides.
- John Denver's soft vocals and the simple yet evocative melody add to
the song's long-lasting popularity.
John Denver (born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr.) was an American
singer-songwriter. Known for his acoustic tone and poignant lyrics.
- Denver's career peaked in the 1970s, with singles like as "Annie's Song"
and "Rocky Mountain High."
- He was also an environmental activist and humanitarian.
- Unfortunately, Denver perished in an aircraft crash in 1997, but his music
continues to inspire many people.