Red River Dry
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[Intro ]
C
[Verso 1]
C Em
Red river, dry
F Dm
Red river, going by
C Em
And the rhythm died
F Dm
And the current multiplied
[Verso 2]
C Em
And the drama of the leaflets by the door
F Em Dm
Salvation metaphors
C Em
To believe in sides
F Em Dm
Which one is right?
{Instrumental}
C
[Verso 3]
C Em
And the waiting of the many for the train
F Em Dm
Or white copper planes
C Em
To believe the weightless wait behind the door of
F Em Dm
Salvation metaphors
[Verso 4]
C Em
And the river dried
F Em Dm
Up a family line
C Em
And the rhythm slowed
F Em Dm
To review its tone
[Verso 5]
C Em
And the pain passed down
F Em Dm
Like a pebble thrown
C Em
Through a pinhole cup
F Em Dm
Passed down the line
Outro
F Em Dm
Red river, dry
F Em Dm
Red river, dry
F Em F#m F Em Dm C# C
Red river, dry
How to play Red River Dry
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.