River
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Oh-oh,oh-oh
[Verse 1]
Em G C
Out in the deep end, you're treadin' water
Waves crashin' on you, mm-mm,mm-mm,mm-mm
Em G C
Feels like you're sinkin', like you're goin' under
So you peddle harder
[Pre-Chorus]
Em G C
Oh, you don't have to be
Em G C
So strong when you're with me
[Chorus]
Em
On your darkest nights
G C
You'll never be alone, I'll be by your side
D
Let it out, let it go
Em
It's okay to cry
G C
You can let the river flow
D
You can let the river flow
Em G
Oh-oh,oh-oh
C
Oh-oh,oh-oh
D
You can let the river flow
Em G
Oh-oh,oh-oh
C D
Oh-oh,oh-oh
[Verse 2]
Em G C
Don't keep it a secret when deep down you're hurtin'
Just open the curtains, mm-mm,mm-mm,mm-mm
Em G C
No, it's not a weakness to share all of your burdens
The weight of the world can be heavy
[Pre-Chorus]
Em G C
But you don't have to be
Em G C
So strong when you're with me
[Chorus]
Em
On your darkest nights
G C
You'll never be alone, I'll be by your side
D
Let it out, let it go
Em
It's okay to cry
G C
You can let the river flow
D
You can let the river flow
Em G
Oh-oh,oh-oh
C
Oh-oh,oh-oh
D
You can let the river flow
Em G
Oh-oh,oh-oh
C D
Oh-oh,oh-oh
[Outro]
Em
On your darkest nights (Oh-oh,oh-oh)
G C
You'll never be alone, I'll be by your side
D
Let it out, let it go
Em
It's okay to cry (Oh-oh,oh-oh)
G C
You can let the river flow
You can let the river flow
How to play River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.