Every River
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Capo 3
Intro: G
G Em C G
You ask me to believe in magic
G Em Am D
Expect me to commit suicide of the heart
G Em C G
And you ask me to play this game without question
Am C Am D
Raising the stakes on this shotgun roulette
G D
Every river I try to cross
Am C
Every hill I try to climb
G D
Every ocean I try to swim
Am C
Every road I try to find
G D
All the ways of my life
Em C
I'd rather be with you
G D
There's no way
Em C
Without you
G Em C G
But you came to me like the ways of children
G Em Am D
Simple as breathing, easy as air
G Em C G
Now the years hold no fears, like the wind they pass over
Am C Am D
Loved, forgiven, washed, saved
Instrumental: G G Am Am (2x)
BRIDGE:
G D
Every river I try to cross
Am C
Every hill I try to climb
G D
Every ocean I try to swim
Am C
Every road I try to find
All the ways of my life
I'd rather be with you
There's no way
Without you
How to play Every River
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 G. 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.