If you've ever been to Colorado... then you may have experienced the Denver Blue and "Rocky Mountain High".

This is what inspired John Denver to write this acoustic country folk classic in the 70s.

The song has a gem of a guitar part, combining fun riffs, beautiful chords, and syncopated rhythms. In this post, I’ll break down what every guitar player needs to know.

So grab your axe, and let’s dive into this “Rocky Mountain High” chords and guitar lesson!

Who Wrote Rocky Mountain High?

"Rocky Mountain High" was written by John Denver and Mike Taylor. It was released in 1972 on Denver’s album Rocky Mountain High and has gone on to become one of his most signature songs. He wrote many great tunes, but this one was inspired after he moved to Aspen, Colorado in the early 70s. He fell in love with the majestic Rockies and felt a strong connection to the outdoors. This along with the Perseid meteor shower he experienced while camping in the mountains, which...