Dragging The River
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C F
Well I'm just a post of which you lean
C G7
Never your love just a go between
C F
Change of a heart that can't be free
C G7 C
The image of a man I thought I'd be
F
Alone so low with misery
C G7
Nothing but blues for company
C F
Well if things get worse I can't shake this curse
C G7 C
Then start dragging the river for me
F
Well the flame of love once won my soul
C G7
Now it's a spot so dark and cold
C F
Tears that I've cried won't flow no more
C G7 C
Cause my heart just died at heaven's door
F
Alone so low with misery
C G7
Nothing but blues for company
C F
Well if things get worse I can't shake this curse
C G7 C
Then start dragging the river for me
G7 C
Then start dragging the river for me
How to play Dragging The 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.