Down River
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The Willows - Down River
CAPO: 5th Fret
Intro: C F C Am F (3x) G
F
Wake me from sleeping until noon
Am F G
Ooh, when the day is already on its wing
F
I was dreaming 'bout how I met the one
Am F C
Who would challenge me to a full and happy life
F
I wish that when the moment god appeared
Am F C
That I hardly saw when the timing, it is right
F
I would talk about the places we will go
Am F G
As we trust each other's welfare all our lives
[Refrão]C F C
We are forming down river
Am F
Straight through the town tonight
C F C
We are forming down river
Am F G
Straight through the town tonight
F
Meet me by the water 'round three
Am F G
Oh, and I'll tell you that my love is truly yours
F
And you'll begin to open up inside
Am F C
Ohh, let's escape to the great, the great out-doors
F
We'll walk down to the park and pretend
Am F C
That we're sure that our feelings, they won't change
F
We hope that we'll become like that old
Am F G
Couple sitting down on the bench, still holding hands
[Refrão]C F C
We are forming down river
Am F
Straight through the town tonight
C F C
We are forming down river
Am F G
Straight through the town tonight
Instrumental: F Am F C F Am F G
[Refrão]C F C
We are forming down river
Am F
Straight through the town tonight
C F C
We are forming down river
Am F G C
Straight through the town tonight
How to play Down River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.