By The River
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Dm C
By the river, through the summer
Bb A
I waited patiently
Dm C
You had promised, with all your power
Bb A
To come and rescue me
A C Dm
To come and set me free
Dm C
And you were running, through the valley
Bb A
Heading straight for me
Dm C
My mind was shaking, but I was ready
Bb A
For you to rescue me
A C Dm
For you to set me free
Dm
Hooooo oohhh
C
Hooooo oohhh
Bb
Hooooo oohhh
A
Heeyyyyy
Dm C
I found a letter, floating in a bottle
Bb A
Being washed away to the sea
Dm C
Penned by freedom, addressed to no one
Bb A
For who now could it be?
Dm
Hooooo oohhh
C
Hooooo oohhh
Bb
Hooooo oohhh
A
Heeyyyyy
Dm C
I saw a vision, some kind of apparition
Bb A
But it felt so real, so free
Dm C
I had a conversation, a faint of liberation
Bb A
For who now could it be
A C Dm
For anyone but me
Dm
Hooooo oohhh
C
Hooooo oohhh
Bb
Hooooo oohhh
A
Heeyyyyy
( Dm C Bb A )
How to play By The River
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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.