River Lullaby
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C Fm
Hush now my baby
C Fm
Be still, love, don't cry
C Fm C
Sleep as you're rocked by the stream
G# D#
Sleep and remember
C# Cm
My last lullaby
G# G C
So I'll be with you when you dream
D Gm
River, o river
D Gm
Flow gently for me
D Gm D
Such precious cargo you bear
Bb F
Do you know somewhere
D# Dm
he can live free?
Bb A D
River, deliver him there...
(Young Miriam)
C Fm
Brother, you're safe now
C Fm
And safe may you stay
C Fm C
For I have a prayer just for you:
G# D#
Grow, baby brother
C# Cm
Come back someday
G# G C
Come and deliver us too...
How to play River Lullaby
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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.