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Verse 1
D
D

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A
A

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My mama always taught me that good things come
G5
G5
3

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from adversity if we put our faith in the Lord.
D
D

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We couldn't see much good in the

flood waters when they

were causing us to have to leave home,


But when the water went down,

We found that it had washed a load of rich black

bottom dirt across our land.
D5
D5
5

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The following year we had the
D
D

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D5
D5
5

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best cotton crop we'd ever had.
D
D

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I remember hearing:
D5
D5
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How high's the water, mama?
Verse 2
D
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Two feet high and risin'

How high's the water, papa?

Two feet high and risin'
Verse 3
D
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We can make it to the road in

a homemade boat
G
G

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That's the only thing we

got left that'll float
A
A

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It's already over all

the wheat and the oats,
D
D

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Two feet high and risin'
Verse 4
F5
F5

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F
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F5
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F5
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How high's the water, mama?
F
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Three feet high and risin'
F5
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F
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How high's the water, papa?

Three feet high and risin'
Verse 5
F
F

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Well, the hives are gone,

I've lost my bees
C5
C5
3

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Bb
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The chickens are sleepin'

In the willow trees
C5
C5
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Cow's in water up past her knees,
F
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Three feet high and risin'
Verse 6
G
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How high's the water, mama?

Four feet high and risin'

How high's the water, papa?

Four feet high and risin'
Verse 7
G
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Hey, come look through the window pane,
C5
C5
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The bus is comin',

gonna take us to the train
D
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Looks like we'll be blessed

with a little more rain,
G
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4 feet high and risin'
Verse 8
A
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How high's the water, mama?

Five feet high and risin'

How high's the water, papa?

Five feet high and risin'
Verse 9
A
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Well, the rails are washed
D
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out north of town

We gotta head for higher ground
E
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We can't come back till

the water comes down,
A
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Five feet high and risin'
Verse 10
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A

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C#m
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A

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Well, it's five feet high and risin'

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • A

  • G5

    3

  • D5

    5

  • G

  • F5

  • F

  • C5

    3

  • Bb

  • E

  • C#m

    4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Five Feet High And Rising by Matanza is E major.

The primary chords used in Five Feet High And Rising are E, B, A5, E5, A, G5.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, B, A5, E5, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Five Feet High And Rising is approximately 162 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Five Feet High And Rising using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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