Green River
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Intro:
Esus4 E Esus4 E
Em C B Em Em C B Em
Verse
Em C B Em
Lights were dancing, footsteps of a mouse
Em C B Em
On a postage stamp, I saw a picture of our new house
Em C B Em
Red roof and magnolias, a field of olives trees
Em C B Em
A green River is rising, nearly to my knees
[Refrão]
G D Am C G D C G D C E
Green River, Green River, Green River take my soul out to the see
Interlude: Em C B Em Em C B Em
Verse
Em C B Em
Raisin bread and honey, not as sweet as you
Em C B Em
If I could tell you a fortune, would I lie or would I tell the truth
Em C B Em
Depending if it brought you, to my arms or distant shores
Em C B Em
A green River is rising, even higher than before
[Refrão]
G D Am C G D C G D C E
Green River, Green River, Green River take my soul out to the see
Interlude: Em C B Em Em C B Em
Verse
Em C B Em
Three rings on my fingers, past, present and fade
Em C B Em
One came from Mississippi the other from different state
Em C B Em
A state of forgiveness, contradiction and the blues
Em C B Em
A green River is rising, water filling up my shoes
[Refrão]
G D Am C G D C G D C E
Green River, Green River, Green River take my soul out to the see
Interlude: Em C B Em Em C B Em
Verse
Em C B Em
This ship ain't moving, its attached to the land
Em C B
Last night I slept in a bunk bed, dreamin I was in prision
Em
With a dangerous man
Em C B Em
I woke up to the river, who crept past us while we slept
Em C B Em
A green River is rising, until my eyes are soaking wet
[Refrão]
G D Am C G D C G D C E
Green River, Green River, Green River take my soul out to the see
G D Am C G D C G D C E
Green River, Green River, Green River take my soul out to the see
Outro
Em C B Em Em C B Em
Em C B Em Em C B Em
How to play Green 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 Esus4. 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.