Elk River Blues
View chords used in this chart
Intro
C G
C D
Am G
Am G
[Refrão]
C G
You dam my river, you flood my lovely home
C D
you dam my river, you flood my only home
Am G
I've got no other, place I can go to,
Am G
And so forever, will I roam
[Verso 1]
C
I've lost my home,
G
On the beautiful elk river
C
I've lost my home,
D
When they built that elk river dam
Am
I've lost my home
G
On the beautiful elk river
Am
I've lost my home
G
When they built that elk river dam
[Verso 2]
C
I've got it bad
G
Got it bad these elk river blues
C
I'm goin home
D
Puttin on my travelin shoes
Am
I'm going back
G
Goin back to where she's at
Am
I know she'll cure
G
She'll cure my elk river blues
[Refrão]
C G
You dam my river, you flood my lovely home
C D
you dam my river, you flood my only home
Am G
I've got no other, place I can go to,
Am G
And so forever, will i roam
How to play Elk River Blues
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.