I Am A River
View chords used in this chart
E
There is a secret
A
I found a secret
B G# A E
Behind a Soho door
E
There is a reason
A
I found a reason
B G# A E
Beneath the subway floor
E
I found the water
A
The devils water
B G# A E
and walked along its shore
B
Is that what you want?
E
The channelâ??s changing
A
The heart is racing
B G# A E
from voices on a wire
E
The soul is yearning
A
the cold is burning
B G# A E
the ember starts a fire
E
Can we recover
A
love for each other,
B G# A E
the measure of your life
B
Is that what you want?
B
Is that what you really want
E
A river
B
A river
B G# A E
a river running under ground
E
A river
B
A river
B
Is that what you want?
Is that what you really want?
Refrain:
E B G# A
I!.. I!.. I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
B
Is that what you want
B
is that what you really want
E B G# A
I!.. I!.. I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
G# A
I am a river
E B G# A
I!.. I!..I am a river
I!.. I!..I am a river
I!.. I!.. I am a river
How to play I Am A 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 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.