Cannery River
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Intro: G D G D
verse 1
G D G D
Meet me down on Cannery River, set your heart free for awhile
G D D/C# Bm G A D
Me and you and the Man and the moon, girl, it's good to see you smile
Chorus
A Bm G
When we dive right in, let that river wash you over
A Bm G
And may the wind be there to console you
A Bm G
All we have is here and now, don't wanna spend a moment
D A G
Without you, without you
Interlude
G D G D
verse 2
G D G D
Dig our toes in that river bottom, play our music way up loud
G D D/C# Bm G A D
If I drink too much, yeah I'll be a fool, yeah, it always makes you smile
Chorus
Interlude 2
D A Bm G D A G (X2)
Chorus
Chorus
Ending
D A G
Without you, without you
A Bm G A Bm G
When we dive right in... x3
G D G D
Meet me down on Cannery River, set your heart free for awhile
How to play Cannery 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.