Lay of the Land chords
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Capo 2nd fret
[Intro]
A7 Em A7
[Verse 1]
D
When I get out of the city, you know where I wanna go
A7
Straight into the Palo Duro canyon
G D
Search for cattle on a high plateau
D
To a sheep car in Saratoga, watch the pronghorn buck in the snow
A7
Ride horseback belly deep in the Shoshone
G D
Or the valley of the Navajo
[Chorus]
A7
I’m searchin’ for a feelin’
Em7 A7 D
Learnin’ the lay of the land as I go
[Interlude]
D A7 G D A7
Em A7
[Verse 2]
D
Grizzly marked trees, shootin’ TVs in Dubois and Yellowstone
A7
I’ve hit the small towns, been twirled around
G D
By bronc riders of the rodeo
D
I’ve lived in the Tetons in a teepee of my own
A7
Made some friends in Greenough
G D
On the weekends they’re panning for gold
[Chorus]
A7
I’m searchin’ for a feelin’
Em7 A7 D
Learnin’ the lay of the land as I go
[Outro]
D A D
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How to play "Lay of the Land" by Emily Nenni on guitar
Chords & Setup:
Capo: 2nd fret, to match the key of the song
Chords needed: D, A7, Em, Em7, G
Chord Guide:
D: xx0232
A7: x02020
Em: 022000
Em7: 020000
G: 320003
Strumming Pattern:
Verse: Play with a steady strum, emphasizing downstrokes.
Chorus: Slightly more pronounced downstroke on the first beat.
Verse 1 & Verse 2:
The main chord progression is D, A7, G, and back to D.
The lyrics guide the chord changes, so follow along with the rhythm.
Chorus:
Transition to A7, followed by Em7 and back to A7.
The chorus returns to D, which feels like home.
Interlude:
Between verses, use a mix of D, A7, G, and Em to fill in.
Outro:
The song ends with D to A, then back to D.
General Tips:
Rhythm: Keep the rhythm tight; the strumming pattern needs consistency.
Chord Changes: Work on smooth transitions between chords for fluid play.
Lyrics Meaning:
The song describes the spirit of exploring the American West, finding oneself
in the rugged landscapes and learning to appreciate life's journeys.