By The River
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By the River - Brady Toops
capo 4
Intro: G
verse 1:
C G
lead me down by the river
C G
come on down by the shore
C G
and meet me down in the water
Em D
where I was so tired and worn
C G C G
and where the blue skies roll on through the day
G D G
like the crystal sea beyond the gray
Chorus:
C G
so meet me down, meet me down
Em G
where the waters are still
C G
and I was found, I was found
Em G
giving up my own will
C G
oh where the mercies flow
Em G
through the waters below
C D G
and the day shines as bright as the sun
verse 2:
C G
meet me down by the river
C G
come on down by the waves
C G
meet me down in the water
Em D
where I was so found in your name
C C G
and where the blue skies rolled on through the day
G D G
like the crystal sea beyond the gray
Chorus:
C G
so meet me down, meet me down
Em G
where the waters are still
C G
and I was found, I was found
Em G
giving up my own will
C G
where the mercies flow
Em G
through the waters below
C D G
and the day shines as bright as the sun
C G
where the mercies flow
Em C
through the waters below
G D G
and the day now has only begun
How to play By 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 G. 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.