River Song
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Capo 3
G D
This is my river hat
C G
I've had it for years
C G
I've shared some good times in it
Em D
& drank a lot of beers
G D C G
It fell in a camp fire on the banks of the Comal River
C G
burned a hole clean through it
Em D
Ol' Chuck said it matched my liver
[Refrão] C G
So I think I'll raise a cold can
Em D
for the things that keep us together
C G
and i'll drink a toast to old friends
Em D
and the times we'll always remember
C G
if you've ever had a good time here
D Em
get 'em up! Sing along!
C D G Em C
This is our river song!
verse 2:
G D
These are my old river shoes
C G
they dont match and I dont care
C G
I searched all day and rescued Flip
Em D
but Flop's still out there somewhere
G D
Like my Frio fishing buddy Mark
C G
The Marines shipped him away
C G
Yeah, we sure do miss him
Em D
but I'll see him one fine day.
[Refrão]
C G
So I think I'll raise a cold can
Em D
for the things that keep us together
C G
and I'll drink a toast to old friends
Em D
and the times we'll always remember
C G
if you've ever had a good time here
D Em
get 'em up! Sing along!
C D C
This is our river song!
Instrumental:
G Em D C
C D D G
Bridge:
G D
This is my river
C G
I don't own it but its mine
C
along with every soul
G Em
who's ever rode a tube
D
or wet a line
G D
To me this place is sacred
C G
There are those who feel the same
C G
This river's just like holy water
Em D
running through our veins
[Refrão]
C G
So I think I'll raise a cold can
Em D
for the things that keep us together
C G
and I'll drink a toast to old friends
Em D
and the times we'll always remember
C G
if you've ever had a good time here
D Em
get 'em up! Sing along!
C D G Em
This is our river song!
C D G Em
This is our river song!
C D D
This is our river.... song
How to play River Song
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 G. 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.