Blue River
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[Verso 1]
Dm {DmM7}
Birds in the trees
Dm7 G9
And a song on the breeze
Bb7 A7+ Dm
Blue River, why are you blue
Dm {DmM7}
Light of the Moon
Dm7 G9
And the starlight in view
Bb7 A7 A7+ Dm
Must they bring sadness to you
[Pré-Refrão]
E7/B E7 F7/C E7/B
Must you sing of days gone by
E7/B E7/Bb A7
Must you always sigh
[Refrão]
Am B7+
Tell me why your song is sad, never glad
Em Gm
Blue River, Blue River
D Adim B7+
Do you hold the mem' ry
Gm6 A13 D Gm D
Of a van - ished dream
Am B7+
Sing to me of lips I've pressed and caressed
Em Gm
Blue River, Blue River
D Adim B7+
Till I saw my hopes go
Gm6 A13 D Gm D
drifting down your stream
[Verso 2]
Em {EmM7} Em7 A9
C7 B7+ Em
[Refrão]
Bm Db7
When I hear your lonesome song, Something's wrong
Gbm Am
Blue River, Blue River
E Db7
Maybe it's because I'm
Am6 B13 E Am E
just as blue as you
How to play Blue 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 Dm. 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.