River Runs Red
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Em A F C
So you cut all the tall trees down
G D B7
You poisoned the sky and the sea
Em A F C
You've taken what's good from the ground
G D B7
But you left precious little for me
Em A F C
You remember the flood and the fall
G D B7
We remember the light on the hill
Em A F C
There should be enough for us all
G D G D
But the dollar is driving us still
[Refrão] Am
The river runs red, black rain falls
G
Dust in my hand
F G
River runs red, black rain falls
D
On my bleeding land
Em A F C
So we came and conquered and found
G D B7
Riches of commons and kings
Em A F C
Who strangled and wrestled the ground
G D B7
But they never put back anything
Em A F C
Now I'm trapped like a dog in a cage
G D B7
Where ever the truth is pursued
Em A F C
It must be the curse of the age
G D G D
What's taken is never renewed
The last Chorus goes:
Am
The river runs red, black rain falls
G
Dust in my hand
F G
River runs red, black rain falls
F C G D
On my bleeding land
F C G D F C G D F C G D F C G D
land.... land land.... land
How to play River Runs Red
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 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.