River Deep
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Am
When you're livin' in a town like this
Em
It's easy to sit back and just forget
Am Em
That the world keeps on spinnin' round and round
Am Em
Round and round, round and round
F
The beast is bitter, sink its teeth in deep
G
She'll bite you while you're dreamin', send you off to your sleep
C G F C
And you carry, you carry on down, on down, on down
Am
Down that river deep
( Am Em Am Em )
Am
When you're sittin' in the city large
Em
Just laid back lazy starring to the stars
Am Em
You're still just laying right where you are,
Am Em
Where you are, where you are
F
The beast is bitter, sink its teeth in deep
G
She'll bite you while you're dreamin', send you off to your sleep
C G F C
And you carry, you carry on down, on down, on down
Am
Down that river deep
( Am Em Am Em )
Am
You're sittin' in a hole just a-wonderin' why
Em
Stagnation's singin' to you like a lullaby
Am Em
But 'til you move boy there you are
Am Em
There you are, there you are
F
The beast is bitter, sink its teeth in deep
G
She'll bite you while you're dreamin', send you off to your sleep
C G F C
And you carry, you carry on down, on down, on down
Am
Down that river deep
( Am Em Am Em )
( Am Em Am Em )
How to play River Deep
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.