Over The River
View chords used in this chart
Simplificar
Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
...OVER THE RIVER... by Justin Hinds & the Dominoes
--------------------...............................
*Released 1964*
[Intro]
C G7 C
[Verse 1]
C F G7 C
Oh, love divine, how sweet thou art; where shall I find my longing heart?
F G7 C
For love I sighed, for love I find, this only portion do need be mine.
[Chorus 1]
C F G7 C
Over the river, over the sea, look here; my darling, crying over me.
F G7 C
Over the river, over the sea, under the great oak tree.
[Verse 2]
C F G7 C
Forever, my sweetheart, my love will be true; my tears, forever I will cry for you.
F G7 C
My only care's the light on this; my time of heaven on earth is this.
[Chorus 2]
C F G7 C
Over the river, over the sea, look here; my darling, crying over me.
F G7 C
Over the river, over the sea, under the great oak tree.
Interlude:
C F G7 C (x4)
[Verse 3]
C F G7 C
No other refuge have I none; leave, oh, leave me not alone.
F G7 C
Oh, for a thousand songs to sing, tune in this pleasant song we bring.
[Chorus 3]
C F G7 C
Over the river, over the sea, look here; my darling, crying over me.
F G7 C
Over the river, over the sea, under the great oak tree.
[Outro]
C F G7 C
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS:
---------------
C G7 F
EADGBE EADGBE EADGBE
x35553 353433 133211
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2023 (clumsyband@hotmail.com)
How to play Over The 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 E. 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.