Find The River
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[Intro ]riff ( 2 x )
D A7sus4
E|---------2----|--------2----|
B|-----3---3----|-----3--3----|
G|---2-----2----|---0----0----|
D|-0-------0----|-2------2----|
Intro: A7sus4 D Dm Asus4 Dsus4 D Dm Asus4 (whistle)
D Dm Asus4 Dsus4
Hey now little speedy head the read on the speedometer says
D Dm Asus4
you have to go the task in the city
D Dm
Where people drown and people serve
Asus4 Dsus4 D Dm Asus4
Don't be shy, your just deserve, is only just light years to go
G A D Em
Me my thoughts are flowers strewn, an ocean storm may bury them
G A D (Dsus4)
I have got to leave to find my way
G A D Em
Watch the road and memorize this life that passed before my eyes
G A D
and nothing is going my way
D Dm Asus4 Dsus4 D Dm Asus4
D Dm Asus4 Dsus4
The ocean is the river's goal, the need to leave the water knows
D Dm Asus4
We're closer now, but light years to go
G A D Em
I have got to find the river, Bergamot and bed of rose
G A D (Dsus4)
Run through my head and far away
G A D Em
Leave the road and memorize this life that passed before my eyes
G A D
and nothing is going my way
D Dm Asus4 Dsus4 D Dm Asus4
D Dm Asus4 Dsus4
There's no one left to take the lead, but I'll tell you and you can see
D Dm Asus4
We're closer now and light years to go
D Dm Asus4 Dsus4
Pick up here and chase the ride, river empties to the tide
D Dm Asus4
Fall into the ocean
G A D Em
River to the ocean goes a fortune for the undertow
G A D
None of this is going my way
G A D Em
There is nothing left to grow but ginger, mint, and indigo
G A D
Coriander stem and rows of hay
G A D Em
Strength and courage overrides the privileged and weary eyes
G A D
Of river poet search naivete
G A D Em
Pick up here and chase the ride, the river empties to the tide
G A D
All of this is coming your way
REPEAT INTRO RIFF
How to play Find The 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 D. 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.