River
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Intro
D C B x4
[Verso 1]
D C B D C B
I was at Al-Aqsa, back in 62
D C B D C B
PLO Came through with a different point of view
D C B D C B
Young People rise up, your oppressor is clear
D C B D C B
Never heard that type of rage, never heard that type of fear
D C B D C B
I was just 19, didnt know it at the time
D C B D C B
Id hear a phrase, Id hear most my life
[Refrão]
Bb C D
From the river to the sea
Bb C D
This aint Gods plan in front of me
Bb C D
From the river to the sea
Bb C D
That man is not my enemy
[Verso 2]
D C B D C B
Every man here, has to go away to war
D C B D C B
October of 73 and I never wanted any more
D C B D C B
Settled in the outskirts, tried to raise a family
D C B D C B
Politicians stoking fear not sure what to believe
[Refrão]
Bb C D
From the river to the sea
Bb C D
This aint Gods plan in front of me
Bb C D
From the river to the sea
Bb C D
That man is not my enemy
[Ponte]
D C D C D C
D G
D C D C D C
D G
D C D C D C
D G
D C D C D C
D G
[Verso 3]
D C B D C B
Now our kids, are caught up in this mess
D C B D C B
Fighting for a strip of land no faith can possess
D C B D C B
Should have done our part, all those years ago
D C B D C B
Put an end to this for good maybe save each other's soul
[Refrão]
Bb C D
From the river to the sea
Bb C D
This aint Gods plan in front of me
Bb C D
From the river to the sea
Bb C D
That man is not my enemy
Outro
D C B
D
How to play River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.