Bonanza Chords
by Johnny Cash
Bonanza by Johnny Cash is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of D. It uses the chords D, A, G, D7 and A7. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
D
The plain we hold is as good as gold, Bonanza,
A D
hand in hand we built this land, the Ponderosa Ranch.
G
Our birth right is this Cartwright Bonanza,
D D7 G
we here belong and stand in strong, wrong ain't got a chance.
D G D A
Day by day, work or play, ready side by side,
D G D A
hello, friend, come on in, the gate is open wide !
D
Bound to be a-fightin' free, Bonanza,
A A7 D
swinging pines of boundery lines for the Ponderosa Ranch.
D
Every tree and flower is part of our Bonanza,
A D
the stars at night, the morning light, water in the dregs.
G
We ride along, four man strong, together,
D D7 G
every plain and ridge is our heritage, the Ponderosa Ranch.
D G D A
Day by day, work or play, ready side by side,
D G D A
hello, friend, come on in, the gate is open wide !
D
Bound to be a-fightin' free, Bonanza,
A A7 D
swinging pines of boundery lines for the Ponderosa Ranch.
( D A A7 D D A A7 D )