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Down To The River - Darrell Scott

Down To The River

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G Am

Now me and some buddies were down by the river

C C---*--*--G

There were drinkers and dopers and abstainers by choice

G Am

There was red wine and white lines, blue smoke and good times

D C---*--*--G

But when we all sang, we had us one voice, singing

D C G

let's all go down to the river at midnight

D C G

we'll swim muddy waters n pick us a tune

D Am Em D

and we won't give a damn if it's rock, folk, country or blues

G Am

Well the sirens were screamin, the blue lights a flashin

C C---*--*--G

I got me a ride in a humorless car

G Am

They read me my rights and they sensed my conviction

D C---*---*---G

They said, "you shall be released when we know what you are."

G Am

Well the kangaroo court was now in session

C C--*--*--G

Exhibit a was a blaring radio

G Am

They said, "son, is it clear what is to be expected?"

D C-*-*--G

I said, "sir, your music ain't got no soul"

D C G

let's all go down to the river at midnight

D C G

we'll swim muddy waters n pick us a tune

D Am Em D

and we won't give a damn if it's rock, folk, country or blues

- C G

D C G

D C G

G Am C C-*-*-G

G Am D C-*-*-G

G Am

Now woody fed ramblin some old hobo chili

C C--*--*-G

And ramblin fed dylan neath a banana tree

G Am

And guy and townes made a stew down in texas

D C-*-*--G

And brought the whole hog down to tennessee, hey

D C G

let's all go down to the river at midnight

D C G

we'll swim muddy waters n pick us a tune

D Am Em D

and we won't give a damn if it's rock, folk, country or blues

D C G

let's all go down to the river at midnight

D C G

we'll swim muddy waters n pick us a tune

D Am Em D

and we won't give a damn if it's rock, folk, country or blues

- C G

G Am C C-*-*-G

G Am D C-*-*-G

let's all go

G Am C C-*-*-G

down let's all go

G Am D C-*-*-G

down to the river

How to play Down To The River

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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.

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