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Rocky World chords by
Daniel Lanois
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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My hands are wrapped
C
C

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G
G

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in your raven hair
Bm
Bm
2

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In the faded picture on
C
C

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the back stair
Bm
Bm
2

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We were narrow, we were steady,
C
C

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trembling and ready
D
D

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To give it hell in this rocky world
G
G

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Verse 2

Bm
Bm
2

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You said do I look like I could
C
C

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G
G

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be a strong mother?
Bm
Bm
2

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And raise the good side
C
C

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of a young daughter
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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In the hotel Shangri La, let me tell you
D
D

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I've been thinking of her in

this rocky world
G
G

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Verse 3

Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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Chicago is heavy but I
C
C

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G
G

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can't turn around
Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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I'm smuggling that whiskey
C
C

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over flesh and pound
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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Michigan I worry and Suzy I'm sorry
D
D

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That I lost you out there
G
G

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in the rocky world
Verse 4
Em
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Bm
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2

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Would you build me a building,
C
C

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a chapel out there
G
G

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Bm
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2

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G
G

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At the top of the hill
C
C

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in the still blue air

Near the weather vane,
Bm
Bm
2

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C
C

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by the track and train?
D
D

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I'll be looking for you in

the rocky world
G
G

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Verse 5

Bm
Bm
2

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She's turning twenty,
G
G

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C
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G

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and out on the make
Bm
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2

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Pounding the blacktop with
C
C

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a habit to shake
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G

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Bm
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2

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She's looking for a manger in
C
C

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the eyes of a stranger
D
D

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G
G

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Down in the streets of a rocky world
Verse 6
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G

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Bm
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2

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Jenny has religion,
G
G

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C
C

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G

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she sinks in a chair
Bm
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2

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C
C

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She's made a decision to color her hair
G
G

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Bm
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2

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The black man cut the sugar cane
C
C

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and she watches the rain
D
D

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G
G

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In a building away from the rocky world
Verse 7
Em
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Yeah, I'll tell you something
Bm
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2

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C
C

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I'll never forget
G
G

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Bm
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2

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G
G

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The sight of you in
Bm
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2

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C
C

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the silhou ette
Bm
Bm
2

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Outside Sault. Ste. Marie,
C
C

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ah you really threw me
D
D

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When you pulled me down to your rocky bed
G
G

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Verse 8


In a crowded room,
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2

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C
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G
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I stood there empty
Bm
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C
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Looking for salvation and glory be
Bm
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2

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When a shot turned my head
C
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and I saw you instead
D
D

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Walking into my rocky world

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • D

  • Em

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rocky World by Daniel Lanois is G major.

The primary chords used in Rocky World are G, Bm, C, D, Em.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, Bm, C, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Rocky World is approximately 143 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rocky World 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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