Like A River
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Intro: G Am C G Em C G Am C G
It's high on a mountain the warm winds are blowing
Am C G
And where the winds are blowing to, there ain't no way of knowing
Em C G
The mountain grass is short, it's dry and close to burning
Am C G
Crying out for water as the season's turning
[Refrão]
Em G C G
The sweet smell of the pines__, the tall western cedar
Am C G Am C G
Drifting on the wind, through the mountains like a river
I've been too long away from this wild open sky
Am C G
On the concrete trails that wind through the canyons dark and wide
Em C G
The sounds of people talking in words of blue and grey
Am C G
And smells of doors and windows closed against the day
[Refrão]
Em G C G
The sweet smell of the pines__, the tall western cedar
Am C G
Drifting on the wind, through the mountains like a river
Instrumental: Am C G Em C G Am C G
Now the dust lies thick and heavy where my feet are falling
Am C G
There's nothing but the sound of the jaybirds calling
Em Em-D6-C G
My mind grows dry and thirsty as the memories linger
Am C G
Drifting on the wind through the mountains like a river
[Refrão]
Em G C G
The sweet smell of the pines__, the tall western cedar
Am C G
Drifting on the wind, through the mountains like a river
Instrumental: Em C G Am C G (4x)
[Refrão]
Em G C G
The sweet smell of the pines__, the tall western cedar
Am C G
Drifting on the wind, through the mountains like a river
Em G C G
The sweet smell of the pines__, the tall western cedar
Am C G Am C G
Drifting on the wind, through the mountains like a river
How to play Like 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 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.