If I Was A River
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[intro: ]C G Am F C G
C G Am F
If I was the sun I would shine my light to light your world
C G Am
E F C
If I was the rain I would wash your tears away I keep your world right
G F Bb F
Am G
Be your light in the night If I was the sky I would rain down love into
your life
F G Am
If.. if I was a river you would be my ocean
Dm G
Every stream would lead me to your arms
F G Am
And if... if I was a river I'll flow to you forever
Dm G Bb
Love would run forever in this heart of mine
F G
If I...if I was a river
C G Am F
If I was the wind I would carry you above the clouds
C G Am
E F C
And if I was the earth I would be your solid ground If I could I'll be
G F Bb F
Am G
All you ever would need I would be your world you're the only world
there is for me
F G Am
If.. if I was a river you would be my ocean
Dm G
Every stream would lead me to your arms
F G Am
And if... if I was a river I'll flow to you forever
Dm G Bb
Love would run forever in this heart of mine
F G
If I...if I was a river
E Am F C
I'll run into your arm into your arms
Dm A
Oh yeah... I'll run to you baby, Oh yeah
G A Bm
If.. if I was a river you would be my ocean
Em A
Every stream would lead me to your arms
G A Bm
And if... if I was a river I'll flow to you forever
Em A
Love would run forever in this heart of mine
G A Bm
If.. if I was a river you would be my ocean
Em A
Every stream would lead me to your arms
G A Bm
And if... if I was a river I'll flow to you forever
Em A C
Love would run forever in this heart of mine
G D C G D
If I..if I was a river..... (til fade)
How to play If I Was 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 C. 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.