Back To The River
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(C) Coon dog howls, (G) baby cries
(F) Nightlight shinin' was a fireflie
My (C) very first kiss, my (G) mother's last wish
Sit(F)tin' here thinkin' 'bout days gone by
(C) Somewhere west of the (G) Carolina line
I (F) lost my way, nearly lost my mind
(C) Drinkin' from a fountain of (G) tears I cried
Cause, my (F) well's full of dust, and my soul's bone dry
I'm goin' (C) back to the river, where the (G) water runs deep
(F) Fall on my knees and take a big drink
(C) Wash this body, where (G) I was baptised
And (F) quinch my thirst, where the moon still shines
(Dm) Back to the (C) river
Well, I (C) hit the ground runnin' when I (G) hit hard times
(F) Runnin' away - chasin' highway signs
(C) Tried to change a heart made of (G) naughty pine
But, you (F) can't draw whiskey from a Honeysuckle vine
I'm goin' (C) back to the river, where the (G) water runs deep
(F) Fall on my knees and take a big drink
(C) Wash this body, where (G) I was baptised
And (F) quinch my thirst, where the moon still shines
(Dm) Back to the (C) river
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I'm goin' (C) back to the river, where the (G) water runs deep
(F) Fall on my knees and take a big drink
(C) Wash this body, where (G) I was baptised
And (F) quinch my thirst, where the moon still shines
(Dm) Back to the (C) river
How to play Back To The River
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.