River Song
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F C
The gypsies know my future
F Bb
The angels know my past
F
I roll around this big wide world
C
To find a love to last
F C
I'm weary from my wandering
F Bb
Lord I'm wounded in a war
F
I'll lay me low where the willows grow
C7
Listen to that river song
F
River runs by my window
Bb F
River runs by my door
Bb F
River runs so sweet
Bb F
Might never roam no more
Bb F Bb F
Might never roam no more
F C
I've seen the stars falling on the mountains
F Bb
I've seen the moon rising from the sea
Bb F
I never ever saw a sight so sweet
C
As that woman in my arms asleep
F C
They say that honey heals the body
F Bb
They say that music can soothe the soul
F
I've learned the heart has reasons
C7
That reason can not know
F
River runs by my window
Bb F
River runs by my door
Bb F
River runs so sweet
Bb F
Might never roam no more
Bb Dm Am C Dm Am C F
Might never roam no more
F C
I don't know where that river roams
F Bb
But she goes around the bend
F
Just might roll around the great wide world
C7
Come on home again
F
River runs by my window
Bb F
River runs by my door
Bb F
River runs so sweet
Bb F
Might never roam no more
Bb F Bb F
Might never roam no more
From The Tom Rush Anthology CD
Sony/Legacy Records 1999
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 F. 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.