Down Where The River Bends
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C F
It's hard to keep tears out of my eyes
C G7
For this may be our last goodbye
C F
Your country calls you to defend this land
C G7 C G7
You’ll do your part just like a man
C F
Down where the river bends
C G7
With God's help we'll meet again
C F
Under the same old sycamore tree
C G7 C
Proud of each other and the land of the free
F
I go down to the ocean blue
C G7
And be as close as I can to you
C F
Though this old ocean my keep us apart
C G7 C G7
It can't keep you dear out of my heart
C F
Down where the river bends
C G7
With God's help we'll meet again
C F
Under the same old sycamore tree
C G7 C
Proud of each other and the land of the free
F
If the worst should happen and the poppies should wave
C G7
Over your far and lonely grave
C F
All the rest of my life I'll spend in prayer
C G7 C
I'll meet you in heaven there's no war there
C F
Down where the river bends
C G7
With God's help we'll meet again
C F
Under the same old sycamore tree
C G7 C
Proud of each other and the land of the free
How to play Down Where The River Bends
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 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.