River, Stay 'way From My Door
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Intro: D6 Dm6 E7 E7/13 E7 A Edim E7
A D9 E A A7
You keep goin' your way
D Cdim A F#7
I'll keep goin' my way
D6 Dm6 E7 E7/13 E7 A Edim E7
River, stay away from my door
A D9 E A A7
I just got a cabin
D Cdim A F#7
You don't need my cabin
D6 Dm6 E7 E7/6 E7 A Edim E7
River, stay away from my door
C#m G#7 C#m7 G#7
Don't come up any higher I'm so all alone
E C#m5-/7 B7 D9 Bm5-/7 E7
Leave the bed and the fire that is all I own
A D9 E A A7
I ain't breakin' your heart
D Cdim A F#7
Don't start breakin' my heart
D6 Dm6 E7 E7/13 E7 A Edim E7 A7M/9
River, stay away from my door
How to play River, Stay 'way From My Door
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D6. 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.