Down By The Riverside
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A# D#
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
A#
Down by the riverside
F
Down by the riverside
A#
Down by the riverside
A# D#
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield
A#
Down by the riverside
F D# A#
I'm gonna study, study, war no more
Refrain
D#
I ain't gonna study war no more
A#
Ain't gonna study war no more
F A#
I ain't gonna study war no more (x2)
Verse two
A# D#
I'm gonna lay down my heavy load
A#
Down by the riverside
F
Down by the riverside
A#
Down by the riverside
A# D#
I'm gonna lay down my heavy load
A#
Down by the riverside
F D# A#
Gonna study war no more
Refrain
D#
I ain't gonna study war no more
A#
Ain't gonna study war no more
F A#
I ain't gonna study war no more (x2)
Verse three
A# D#
Yes, laid down incomprehensible
A#
Down by the riverside
F
Down by the riverside
A#
Down by the riverside
A# D#
I'm gonna lay down my heavy load
A#
Down by the riverside
D# F A#
Gonna study war on no more
How to play Down By The Riverside
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 A#. 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.