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I Know You Rider

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[Intro]
D     D     D     D
D     D     D     D
[Verse]
I Dknow you rider gonna Cmiss me Gwhen I'm Dgone
I Dknow you rider gonna Cmiss me Gwhen I'm Dgone
Gonna Fmiss your Cbaby from Frolling Cin yEmour aDrms
[Verse]
Lay Ddown last night, Lord, I Ccould not Gtake my Drest
Lay Ddown last night, Lord, I Ccould not Gtake my Drest
My Fmind was Cwandering like the Fwild geese Cin Emthe Dwest
[Verse]
The Dsun will shine in Cmy back Gdoor some-Dday
The Dsun will shine in Cmy back Gdoor some-Dday
March Fwinds will Cblow Fall my Ctrou-Embles a-Dway
[Verse]
I Dwish I was a headlight, Con a GNorth-bound Dtrain
I Dwish I was a headlight, Con a GNorth-bound Dtrain
I'd Fshine my Clight though the Fcool Colo-Cra-Emdo Drain
[Verse]
I'd rather Ddrink muddy water, Csleep in a Ghollow Dlog
I'd rather Ddrink muddy water, Csleep in a Ghollow Dlog
Than sFtay here in CFrisco and get Ftreated Clike Ema Ddog
[Verse]
I Dknow you rider gonna Cmiss me Gwhen I'm Dgone
I Dknow you rider gonna Cmiss me Gwhen I'm Dgone
Gonna Fmiss your Cbaby from Frolling Cin Emyour arDms
[Outro]
Gonna Fmiss your Cbaby from Frolling Cin Emyour aDrms
      F         C         F       C  Em    D

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The story behind the song

"I Know You Rider" embodies the wandering spirit of American folk and blues, telling a story of parting and the road ahead. It captures a feeling of farewell, with the singer acknowledging the journey of a companion. The lyrics paint a picture of movement and transition, a common theme in the eclectic style of the Grateful Dead, who were known for blending rock, blues, folk, and country influences. It plays like a bittersweet send-off, full of longing and the promise of what lies beyond the horizon.

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I Know You Rider

by Grateful Dead

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

D D D D

[Verse]

D C G D

I know you rider gonna miss me when I'm gone

D C G D

I know you rider gonna miss me when I'm gone

F C F C Em D

Gonna miss your baby from rolling in your arms

[Verse]

D C G D

Lay down last night, Lord, I could not take my rest

D C G D

Lay down last night, Lord, I could not take my rest

F C F C Em D

My mind was wandering like the wild geese in the west

[Verse]

D C G D

The sun will shine in my back door some-day

D C G D

The sun will shine in my back door some-day

F C F C Em D

March winds will blow all my trou-bles a-way

[Verse]

D C G D

I wish I was a headlight, on a North-bound train

D C G D

I wish I was a headlight, on a North-bound train

F C F C Em D

I'd shine my light though the cool Colo-ra-do rain

[Verse]

D C G D

I'd rather drink muddy water, sleep in a hollow log

D C G D

I'd rather drink muddy water, sleep in a hollow log

F C F C Em D

Than stay here in Frisco and get treated like a dog

[Verse]

D C G D

I know you rider gonna miss me when I'm gone

D C G D

I know you rider gonna miss me when I'm gone

F C F C Em D

Gonna miss your baby from rolling in your arms

[Outro]

F C F C Em D

Gonna miss your baby from rolling in your arms

F C F C Em D

About I Know You Rider Chords by Grateful Dead

Learn how to play I Know You Rider by Grateful Dead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “I Know You Rider chords”, “I Know You Rider guitar chords”, or “Grateful Dead I Know You Rider 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 I Know You Rider chords and for experienced players who want accurate I Know You Rider lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, G, F, Em.

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