Mystic River
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G Am
I can't believe it's true I finally got you here
G Am
I've been waiting for this moment for some years
Bm C
I've been torn down enough to know
Bm C
Everyone goes through this door
C7 A
Just before their lives explode
Am D
Come in here with a heavy load
G Am
Walking down the road watching the day begin
G Am
Radio song is playing off in a distant wind
Bm C
But you can feel it it's a gentle love
Bm C
Coming out soft from the windows above
C7 A
Just when you have had enough
Am D
Here comes the world you've been dreaming of
G Bm7 Em7 D
Oh my my the Mystic River
C G Am D
She takes your heart And you will forgive her and
G Bm7 Em7 D
Lay me down beside the water
C G Am D
I look across at the sons and daughters
G Am
Sun comes up each day to chase away the moon
G Am
Even the stars at night they fade away too soon
Bm C
You can't do much about the trouble life brings
Bm C
Cut all the lines so the phones don't ring
C7 A
But stay here once from spring to spring
Am D
Watching the ice melt the mornings sing
G Bm7 Em7 D
Oh my my the Mystic River
C G Am D
She takes your heart And you will forgive her and
G Bm7 Em7 D
Lay me down beside the water
C G Am D
I miss my sons, I miss my daughters
G Bm Em7 D C G Am D7
Now... Oooh now...
Instrumental Solo
C | D | Em | A7 | C | F-C | G
Ohh...
G Am
There's a tree that grows out in the burning sands
G Am
Never a drop of rain that nobody understands
Bm C
You can push me I don't mind
Bm C
Leave me out here and I'll be fine
C A7
Cause everyone's gonna have their time
Am D
Up or down honey you decide
G Bm Em7 D
Oh my my the Mystic River
C G A7 D
She takes your heart And you will forgive her and
G Bm Em7 D
Lay me down beside the water
C G Am D
I miss my sons, I miss my daughters
G Bm Em7 D C G Am D7
Now... Oooh now...
C D Em A7
Ohh...
(C | F-C | G ) x4
How to play Mystic 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.