Down To The River
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Am Dm Am
I'm going down to the river, to wash my soul again.
Am Dm Am
I've been running with the devil, and I know that he's not my friend.
Am Dm Am
I've been falling by the wayside, livin' in this world of sin.
F E7 Am
I'm going down to the river, gonna wash my soul again.
Am Dm Am
I'm going down to the country, to bury my head in the creek.
Am Dm Am
I'm gonna jump into that water and baptize both my feet.
Am Dm Am
'Cause everywhere I've been walking, I've been getting me in trouble deep.
F E7 Am
I'm going down to the river, gonna wash my soul again.
Dm Am
This whole world's going to hell in a handbasket.
Dm E7
If I don't get me some resurrection soon, I'm gonna end up in a casket.
Am Dm Am
I'm going down to the river, to wash my soul again.
Am Dm Am
I've been running with the devil, and I know that he's not my friend.
Am Dm Am
I've been falling by the wayside, livin' in this world of sin.
F E7 Am
I'm going down to the river, gonna wash my soul again.
F E7 Am
I'm going down to the river, gonna wash my soul again.
F E7 Am
I'm going down to the river, gonna wash my soul again.
How to play Down To The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.