By The River
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Intro
Am F C C x2
Am F C G
Am F C C
Verse
Am F C
There's a river in my soul
Am F C
Slowly drifting water guiding me home
Am F C G
How it calms me as it flows
Am F C
Drags my heart back to the shore
Am F C
There's a moon up in the sky
Am F C
Turning every shadow back into light
Am F C G
The stars are dancing in your eyes
Am F C
As they dance they glow so bright x2
[Refrão]
Am F C
Oh this can't be just a dream
Am F C
Everything makes sense when you're with me
Am F C G
I just want to keep you safe
Am F C
You deserve that every day
Instrumental
Am F C C x2
Am F C G
Am F C C
Verse
Am F C
There's an earth beneath our feet
Am F C
And it smiles when you are walking with me
Am F
Beneath the moon that lifts you
C G Am F C
Watch over me and keep me safe when I'm asleep
Am F C
We were made to feel alone
Am F C
Incomplete and on our own
Am F C G
But by the river in my soul
Am F C
I swear to God I've found a home x2
[Refrão]
Am F C
Oh this can't be just a dream
Am F C
Everything makes sense when you're with me
Am F C G
I just want to keep you safe
Am F C
You deserve that every day x2
Am F C
As the wind blows through the trees
Am F C
There's a warmth of you inside of me
Am F C G
Take my heart and let it be
Am F C
By the river set me free
How to play By The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.