Rocky Mountain High by John Denver

Key: E · 92 BPM · 4/4

Rocky Mountain High by John Denver is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): A-E-F#m. At 92 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEA-E-F#m
Capo 2DG-D-Em
Capo 4CF-C-Dm
Capo 7AD-A-Bm

Chord chart

  • 0:00 E
  • 0:03 A
  • 0:05 E
  • 0:08 A
  • 0:10 E
  • 0:13 F#m
  • 0:15 E
  • 0:19 A
  • 0:20 E
  • 0:23 F#m
  • 0:25 B7
  • 0:25 E
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:30 E
  • 0:33 F#m7
  • 0:35 B
  • 0:36 E
  • 0:38 F#m7
  • 0:39 A
  • 0:41 E
  • 0:43 F#m7
  • 0:45 B
  • 0:46 E
  • 0:49 F#m7
  • 0:50 A
  • 0:52 B
  • 0:54 E
  • 0:56 A
  • 0:58 B
  • 0:59 E
  • 1:02 A
  • 1:03 B
  • 1:04 E
  • 1:06 A
  • 1:11 E
  • 1:13 F#m7
  • 1:15 A
  • 1:16 E
  • 1:18 F#m7
  • 1:20 A
  • 1:21 E
  • 1:24 F#m7
  • 1:25 B
  • 1:26 E
  • 1:29 F#m7
  • 1:30 A
  • 1:31 E
  • 1:34 F#m7
  • 1:36 E
  • 1:39 F#m7
  • 1:40 A
  • 1:41 E
  • 1:44 F#m7
  • 1:46 E
  • 1:49 F#m
  • 1:50 A
  • 1:52 E
  • 1:54 F#m
  • 1:56 B7
  • 1:57 E
  • 1:59 F#m7
  • 2:01 A
  • 2:03 B
  • 2:05 E
  • 2:07 A
  • 2:08 B
  • 2:10 E
  • 2:12 A
  • 2:14 B
  • 2:15 E
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:22 E
  • 2:24 F#m7
  • 2:25 A
  • 2:27 E
  • 2:29 F#m7
  • 2:31 A
  • 2:32 E
  • 2:34 F#m
  • 2:36 B
  • 2:37 E
  • 2:40 F#m7
  • 2:41 A
  • 2:42 E
  • 2:45 F#m
  • 2:47 E
  • 2:50 F#m
  • 2:51 A
  • 2:54 B
  • 2:55 E
  • 2:58 A
  • 2:59 B
  • 3:00 E
  • 3:03 A
  • 3:04 B
  • 3:05 E
  • 3:07 A
  • 3:12 E
  • 3:15 A
  • 3:16 B
  • 3:17 E
  • 3:20 A
  • 3:21 B
  • 3:22 E
  • 3:25 A
  • 3:26 B
  • 3:27 E
  • 3:29 A
  • 3:34 E
  • 3:37 F#m7
  • 3:39 B
  • 3:39 E
  • 3:42 F#m7
  • 3:43 A
  • 3:44 B
  • 3:44 E
  • 3:47 F#m7
  • 3:48 A
  • 3:49 E
  • 3:52 F#m
  • 3:53 A
  • 3:54 B
  • 3:56 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Rocky Mountain High in?

Rocky Mountain High is in E major.

What chords does Rocky Mountain High use?

The core of Rocky Mountain High cycles through A, E, F#m (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Rocky Mountain High?

Rocky Mountain High runs at 92 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Rocky Mountain High use?

Rocky Mountain High follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Rocky Mountain High?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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