Long River
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CAPO: 2
Intro: G C G C G D/F# G C G
verse 1:
Em
Where the long river flows
C D/F#
It flows by my window
G Em
Where the tall timber grows
C D/F#
It grows 'round my door
G G7
Where the mountains meet the sky
C Am
And the white clouds fly
D/F# G C G D/F#
Where the long river flows, by my window
verse 2:
G Em
There's a tiny bird that calls
C D/F#
And it calls by my window
G Em
There's a lonely tear that falls
C D/F#
And it falls 'round my door
G G7
But when the sun is high
C Am
There's no time to cry
D/F# G C G D/F#
Where the long river flows, by my window
INTERLUDE: G Em C D/F# G Em C D/F#
verse 3:
G Em
Now if only you could see
C D/F#
The closing of the day
G Em
If only you could be
C D/F#
Where the dawn breaks away
G G7
By the white cascade
C Am
Oh, down in the glade
D/F# G C G D/F#
Where the long river flows, by my window
verse 4:
G Em
Well, when this land was made
C D/F#
It was made full of wonders
G Em
But one woman's love
C D/F#
I can't understand
G G7
And I'd give it all to you
C Am
If her love were true
D/F# G C G
Where the long river flows, by my window
D/F# G C G C G C G C G
Where the long river flows____, by my window
How to play Long 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.