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Where Rainbows Never Die Chords

The Steeldrivers Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Where Rainbows Never Die Chords – Guitar

A poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve seen London seen gay Pa-ree

D C G

I’ve travelled down to old Mo-bile

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Bridge

C G

I’m not scared of dying

C G

I don’t even fear

C G

That cold and lonesome valley

D G

That may be wait-ing for me

Verse 3

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Outro

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D-C-G-D is used frequently. Practice switching between G, C, and D until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Where Rainbows Never Die" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Rainbows Never Die" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2008.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Where Rainbows Never Die Chords – Ukulele

A poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve seen London seen gay Pa-ree

D C G

I’ve travelled down to old Mo-bile

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Bridge

C G

I’m not scared of dying

C G

I don’t even fear

C G

That cold and lonesome valley

D G

That may be wait-ing for me

Verse 3

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Outro

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D-C-G-D is used frequently. Practice switching between G, C, and D until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Where Rainbows Never Die" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Rainbows Never Die" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Where Rainbows Never Die Chords – Piano

A poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve seen London seen gay Pa-ree

D C G

I’ve travelled down to old Mo-bile

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Bridge

C G

I’m not scared of dying

C G

I don’t even fear

C G

That cold and lonesome valley

D G

That may be wait-ing for me

Verse 3

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Outro

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D-C-G-D is used frequently. Practice switching between G, C, and D until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Where Rainbows Never Die" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Rainbows Never Die" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Where Rainbows Never Die Chords – Banjo

A poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve seen London seen gay Pa-ree

D C G

I’ve travelled down to old Mo-bile

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Bridge

C G

I’m not scared of dying

C G

I don’t even fear

C G

That cold and lonesome valley

D G

That may be wait-ing for me

Verse 3

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Outro

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D-C-G-D is used frequently. Practice switching between G, C, and D until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Where Rainbows Never Die" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Rainbows Never Die" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Where Rainbows Never Die Chords – Mandolin

A poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve seen London seen gay Pa-ree

D C G

I’ve travelled down to old Mo-bile

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Bridge

C G

I’m not scared of dying

C G

I don’t even fear

C G

That cold and lonesome valley

D G

That may be wait-ing for me

Verse 3

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Outro

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D-C-G-D is used frequently. Practice switching between G, C, and D until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Where Rainbows Never Die" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Rainbows Never Die" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2008.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Where Rainbows Never Die Chords – Harmonica

A poignant bluegrass ballad about final peace and homecoming by The Steeldrivers. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Steady Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, while still using these G-position chord shapes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Verse 2

G C G

I’ve seen London seen gay Pa-ree

D C G

I’ve travelled down to old Mo-bile

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Bridge

C G

I’m not scared of dying

C G

I don’t even fear

C G

That cold and lonesome valley

D G

That may be wait-ing for me

Verse 3

G C G

I’ve crossed oceans fought freezing rains

D C G

I’ve crossed deserts and rode fast trains

C G D

I’ve been around this whole wide world

C G D

I’ve seen highs and lows and lived to tell

Chorus

G C G D

I’m going where the cold wind blows

G C G D

In the pines where the black bear grows

C G D

I’m going where the moonlight flows

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Outro

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

C G D G

In the blue ridge mountains where the rainbows never die

Practice tip: The chord progression G-C-G-D-C-G-D is used frequently. Practice switching between G, C, and D until you can do it without looking at your fretting hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Where Rainbows Never Die" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Where Rainbows Never Die" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Where Rainbows Never Die"?

It was written by Chris Stapleton, Mike Henderson, and released in 2008.