Now playing

Roots And Wings

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Cmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

CHer mom and dad grew up in this town
CMarried after school and settled down
Like Fmost 'round here, bought a little ground
and Cplanted roots.
Her brCother Mark works at daddy's store
CSister Connie's workin' on kid number four
But FRose hit eighteen and hit that door
aCnd she flew
she said I Dmknow they're thinkin'
I'm Emjust the wild Fthing
Just cause you've got roots
Doesn't Dmean you can't hGave wings
CHORUS:
So she Ffli---Ges
soaring Cwhere she's never been
RFeaching out for a lGife
Grabbin' Amall she can take Cin
And she Ffli---Ges like an Ceagle on the wFind
Just cause you've got roots
Doesn't Gmean you can't have FwingsC  
She Cmoved to Dallas then Frisco Bay
Spent a year in Denver, wound up in L.A.
Where she Fmet a guy who took her breath away
and sCaid I do!
They hCad a daughter late next fall
Took a trip back home to show her to mom
Her mFama said I've seen it all
she act's jCust like you
RDmose - when she grows Emup
remember oFne thing
Just cause she's got roots
Doesn't mCean she can't haGve wings
So she Ffli---Ges
soaring Cwhere she's never been
RFeaching out for a lGife
Grabbin' Amall she can take Cin
And she Ffli---Ges like an Ceagle on the wFind
Just cause you've got roots
Doesn't Gmean you can't hFave wingsC  
Eb         G
So she Ffli---Ges
soaring Cwhere she's never been
RFeaching out for a lGife
Grabbin' Amall she can take Cin
And she Ffli---Ges like an Ceagle on the wFind
Just cause you've got roots
Doesn't Gmean you can't hFave wingsC  
Her mCom and dad move to town
In north L.A they settled down
               F(..slow down..)
Like most round here, bought a little ground
Cand planted roots.

All chords in this song (8)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Roots And Wings

by Jill Johnson

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Her mom and dad grew up in this town

Married after school and settled down

Like most 'round here, bought a little ground

and planted roots.

Her brother Mark works at daddy's store

Sister Connie's workin' on kid number four

But Rose hit eighteen and hit that door

and she flew

she said I know they're thinkin'

Em F

I'm just the wild thing

Just cause you've got roots

D G

Doesn't mean you can't have wings

CHORUS:

F G

So she fli---es

soaring where she's never been

F G

Reaching out for a life

Am C

Grabbin' all she can take in

F G C F

And she fli---es like an eagle on the wind

Just cause you've got roots

G F C

Doesn't mean you can't have wings

She moved to Dallas then Frisco Bay

Spent a year in Denver, wound up in L.A.

Where she met a guy who took her breath away

and said I do!

They had a daughter late next fall

Took a trip back home to show her to mom

Her mama said I've seen it all

she act's just like you

Dm Em

Rose - when she grows up

remember one thing

Just cause she's got roots

C G

Doesn't mean she can't have wings

F G

So she fli---es

soaring where she's never been

F G

Reaching out for a life

Am C

Grabbin' all she can take in

F G C F

And she fli---es like an eagle on the wind

Just cause you've got roots

G F C

Doesn't mean you can't have wings

Eb G

F G

So she fli---es

soaring where she's never been

F G

Reaching out for a life

Am C

Grabbin' all she can take in

F G C F

And she fli---es like an eagle on the wind

Just cause you've got roots

G F C

Doesn't mean you can't have wings

Her mom and dad move to town

In north L.A they settled down

(..slow down..)

Like most round here, bought a little ground

and planted roots.

About Roots And Wings Chords by Jill Johnson

Learn how to play Roots And Wings by Jill Johnson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Roots And Wings chords”, “Roots And Wings guitar chords”, or “Jill Johnson Roots And Wings chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Roots And Wings chords and for experienced players who want accurate Roots And Wings lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Dm, Em, D, G.

FAQ — Roots And Wings by Jill Johnson

How do I play "Roots And Wings" by Jill Johnson on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Roots And Wings" by Jill Johnson on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Roots And Wings" by Jill Johnson free?

Yes. The chords for "Roots And Wings" by Jill Johnson are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Roots And Wings" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Roots And Wings" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Roots And Wings"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Roots And Wings" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Roots And Wings" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Roots And Wings" by Jill Johnson with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Jill Johnson below.

What key is "Roots And Wings" in?

The chords for "Roots And Wings" show the original chord names (including C, F, Dm, Em, D, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.