River
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F
And you are no longer a river to me
F
And you are no longer a river to me
Bbm F
Though your coursing remain eager to acquaint me
F
And you are no longer a docile stream
F
And you are no longer a docile stream
Bbm F
Though your patience proves you into ease
F Bbm Bbm C F
Bbm C F
Bbm C F
Bbm F
And once this spark met kindling
Forgets its gentle ambling
Becoming heat, becoming steam
Becoming luminescent glee
Atoms splinter, sparkling
Alive and nimble symmetry
And all along, this glistening
Blankets we and everything
Shadows dance triumphantly
A wordless whisper sighs and pleas
Little deaths envelope thee
Bbm F
You and I and a flame make three
You and I and a flame make three
You and I and a flame make three
F
F
And you are not glassy bay to me
F
And you are not glassy bay to me
Bbm F
Though my tired fleet abides in your gentle breeze
F
And you are now vast and open sea
F
And my mind travels you endlessly
Bbm F
And you beckon, toss and toss and swallow me
Bbm F
And once this spark met kindling
Forgets its gentle ambling
Becoming heat, becoming steam
Becoming luminescent glee
Atoms splinter, sparkling
Alive and nimble symmetry
And all along, this glistening
Blankets we and everything
Shadows dance triumphantly
A wordless whisper sighs and pleas
Little deaths envelope thee
Bbm F
You and I and a flame makes three (12x)
How to play 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 F. 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.