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Rough And Rocky

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[Verse]
DDarlin', I have Gcome to tell Dyou
Tho' it almost breaks my Aheart
DBut before the Gmorning, Ddarlin'
AWe'll be many miles Dapart
GDon't that road look rough and Drocky
DDon't that sea look wide and Adeep
DDon't my baby Glook the sDweetest
AWhen he's in my arms Dasleep
DCan't you hear the Gnightbird's Dcryin'
DFar across the deep blue Asea
DWhile others Gyou are Dthinking
AWon't you sometimes think of Dme
GDon't that road look rough and Drocky
DDon't that sea look wide and Adeep
DDon't my baby Glook the sDweetest
AWhen he's in my arms Dasleep
COne more kiss Fbefore I leave Cyou
One more kiss before we Gpart
CYou have caused me Flots of Ctrouble
GDarlin', you have broke my Cheart
FDon't that road look rough and Crocky
CDon't that sea look wide and Gdeep
CDon't my baby Flook the Csweetest
GWhen he's in my arms Casleep
Ah ah ah  in         Bb     Eb          Bb     F      Bb    Eb     Bb     F  Bb  

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The story behind the song

Emmylou Harris is a pivotal figure in country rock and Americana, known for a characteristic voice that united country and rock audiences. Her music often explores themes rooted in folk traditions, a genre she developed an interest in early in her career. "Rough And Rocky" appears on her 1979 album, Blue Kentucky Girl, embodying the soulful blend of country sensibilities and heartfelt storytelling that defines her sound. Playing this song channels the enduring spirit of a journey through life's challenges, with a resilient heart.

AI-written from these sources:Emmylou Harris — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Rough And Rocky

by Emmylou Harris

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[Verse]

D G D

Darlin', I have come to tell you

Tho' it almost breaks my heart

D G D

But before the morning, darlin'

A D

We'll be many miles apart

G D

Don't that road look rough and rocky

D A

Don't that sea look wide and deep

D G D

Don't my baby look the sweetest

A D

When he's in my arms asleep

D G D

Can't you hear the nightbird's cryin'

D A

Far across the deep blue sea

D G D

While others you are thinking

A D

Won't you sometimes think of me

G D

Don't that road look rough and rocky

D A

Don't that sea look wide and deep

D G D

Don't my baby look the sweetest

A D

When he's in my arms asleep

C F C

One more kiss before I leave you

One more kiss before we part

C F C

You have caused me lots of trouble

G C

Darlin', you have broke my heart

F C

Don't that road look rough and rocky

C G

Don't that sea look wide and deep

C F C

Don't my baby look the sweetest

G C

When he's in my arms asleep

Bb Eb Bb F Bb Eb Bb F Bb

Ah ah ah in

About Rough And Rocky Chords by Emmylou Harris

Learn how to play Rough And Rocky by Emmylou Harris with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rough And Rocky chords”, “Rough And Rocky guitar chords”, or “Emmylou Harris Rough And Rocky 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 Rough And Rocky chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rough And Rocky lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, G, A, C, F, Bb.

FAQ — Rough And Rocky by Emmylou Harris

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What key is "Rough And Rocky" in?

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