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Potters Wheel

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John Denver - Potter's Wheel
From the album: Different Directions (1991)
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Intro:
D C D   C Bm D
              D C      D
The world is fast becoming younger
            C Bm          D
The news is all they've ever known
                  D C                 D
They've seen the wars, the hurt, the hunger
                C Bm                 D
How will they choose when they are grown?
             D C       D
What do you tell forever's children 
            C      Bm         D
When it's their turn to hurt and heal?
           D C         D
Whatever spins a grim tornado
          C Bm             D
Can also turn a potter's wheel
 Bm             D    Bm           D
Take a little clay, put it on a wheel
 Bm           D        A        D
Get a little hint how God must feel
 Bm            D     Bm            D
Give a little turn, listen to it spin
 Bm              D        A      D
Make it in the shape you want it in
                D C        D
Tell with your life a bloody story 
                 C Bm         D
Teach to their dreams not burning steel
             D C                   D
It's not in bombs where lies the glory 
                C  Bm           D
But in what's shattered on the field
               D C            D
The potter's wheel takes love and caring
           C Bm         D
Skill and patience fast and slow
              D C           D
The works it makes are easily broken 
              C Bm                D
Once they survive the potter's throw
 Bm             D    Bm           D
Take a little clay, put it on a wheel
 Bm           D        A        D
Get a little hint how God must feel
 Bm            D     Bm            D
Give a little turn, listen to it spin
 Bm              D        A      D
Make it in the shape you want it in
D C D   C Bm D
                D   C         D
Some day some children will be digging 
         C Bm       D
In some long forgotten ground
                 D C        D
And they'll find our civilization 
               C Bm         D
Or what's left of it to be found
                  D  C           D
They'll find the weapons of destruction
            C Bm       D
But buried deeper in the hole
                D  C           D
They'll find a message and a promise 
        C Bm               D
In the sand, the potter's bowl
 Bm             D    Bm           D
Take a little clay, put it on a wheel
 Bm           D        A        D
Get a little hint how God must feel
 Bm            D     Bm            D
Give a little turn, listen to it spin
 Bm              D        A      D
Make it in the shape you want it in
 Bm             D    Bm           D
Take a little clay, put it on a wheel
 Bm           D        A        D
Get a little hint how God must feel
 Bm            D     Bm            D
Give a little turn, listen to it spin
 Bm              D        A      D
Make it in the shape you want it in
Bm         D         Bm       D
Earth and water and wind conspire 
      Bm    D         A        D
With human hands and love and fire
 Bm             D    Bm           D
Take a little clay, put it on a wheel
 Bm           D        A        D
Get a little hint how God must feel
 Bm            D     Bm            D
Give a little turn, listen to it spin
 Bm              D        Em     D     Bm D
Make it in the shape you want it in

Potters Wheel chords and lyrics

Free chords for Potters Wheel by John Denver. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

John Denver - Potter's Wheel
From the album: Different Directions (1991)
Comment for any corrections and please rate
Intro:
D C D   C Bm D
D C D   C Bm D

Potters Wheel Chords by John Denver

Learn how to play Potters Wheel by John Denver with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Potters Wheel chords”, “Potters Wheel guitar chords”, or “John Denver Potters Wheel 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 Potters Wheel chords and for experienced players who want accurate Potters Wheel lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, C, Bm, A, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Potters Wheel

How do I play "Potters Wheel" by John Denver on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Potters Wheel" by John Denver 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.

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Can I transpose "Potters Wheel" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Potters Wheel"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Potters Wheel" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Potters Wheel" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Potters Wheel" by John Denver with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by John Denver below.

What key is "Potters Wheel" in?

The chords for "Potters Wheel" show the original chord names (including D, C, Bm, A, Em). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.