Emmet Otters Jug-Band Christmas - When The River Meets The Sea
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
"When The River Meets The Sea"
from Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas (Paul Williams, songwriter)
tabbed by Jim Ferraiolo (jmfguitartabs@gmail.com)
Another classic tune from the magnificent Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas. This movie
is just littered with
incredible songs - this one is a gospel style tune that I've arranged for guitar. There
are some tricky
chords and voicings, which I have outlined below.
A6add9: 544455 OR substitute x04455 if you aren't able to play the A6add9
E7: 020130
E/B: x2210x
A/G#: 4x222x
A/C#: x4222x
[Verse 1]
E E7 A A6add9
When the mountain touches the valley, all the clouds are taught to fly
E E B7
As our souls will leave this land most peacefully.
E E7 A F#7
Though our minds be filled with questions, in our hearts we'll understand
E/B B7 A A/G# F#m7 E
When the river meets the sea.
[Verse 2]
E E7 A A
Like a flower that has blossomed in the dry and barren sand,
E E B7
We are born and born again most gracefully.
E E7 A F#7
Thus the winds of time shall take us with a sure and steady hand
E/B B7 A A/G# F#m7 E
When the river meets the sea.
[Bridge]
A A/C# E E F#7
Patience, my brothers and patience, my sons, in that sweet and final hour
B7 B7
Truth and justice will be done.
[Verse 3]
E E7 A A
Like a baby when it is sleeping in its loving mother's arms,
E E B7
What a newborn baby dreams is a mystery.
E E7 A F#7
But his life will find a purpose and in time he'll understand
E/B B7 A A/G# F#m7 E
When the river meets the sea.
E B7 A A/G# F#m7 E
When the river meets the alllllllllmighty sea.
How to play Emmet Otters Jug-Band Christmas - When The River Meets The Sea
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 E. 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.