Mekong River Delta
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Intro: Dm C G (2x)
Dm C G
I've been waiting on the day
Dm C G
When all my problems drift away
Dm C G
And all that I could hope to find
Dm C G
A little peace of my own mind
SAME CHORDS
Here,
At the mercy of the tide
By these muddy banks I've cried
And wash my sins in her cool water
(Where a man can find his place)
At the mercy of the tide
Gm C
In the distance, for an instant
C
I could see her standing
Dm C
By the river, where I feel her
G Dm
It's the place where I'd find shelter
Dm C
And I need her, I believe her
G Dm
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I'm still waiting on the day
But my life gets in the way
I wish I had some time for you
(I don't know if you want me to)
The things we say but never do
Gm B
In the distance, for an instant
C
I could see her standing
Dm C
By the river, where I feel her
G Dm
It's the place where I'd find shelter
Dm C
And I need her, I believe her
G Dm
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C G-Gm
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Gm-F-C-G
Gm
I could see her
B C
I could see her
C
I could see her laughin'
Dm C
By the river, where I feel her
G Dm
It's the place where I'd find shelter
Dm C
And I need her, I believe her
G Dm
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How to play Mekong River Delta
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.