Rivers
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G
When these rivers run dry
Am Em Am Em
Don't cry, don't cry
C G
I'll be thirsty too
G
When things ain't right
Am Em Am Em
Don't sigh, don't sigh,
C G
We always get through
G
When the money runs tight
Am Em Am Em
It's alright, al-right
C G
I'm rich in love with you
G
When tears run down
Am Em
your face
Am Em C G
It's alright, I'll take care of you
G Am Em Am Em
Things change so fast, so fast
C Em
We gotta slow down
Am G
Breathe in! breathe out!
[Refrão]
C Em C Em
When I was young we used to run We used to laugh, we used to smile
We used to run wild!
G Em G Em
Rivers run dry, the air runs tight, things change, we keep on chuggin' man
C Em
When I was young we used to run
C Em
We used to laugh, we used to smile
We used to run wild!
G Em G Em
Rivers run dry, the air runs tight, things change, we keep on chuggin' man
G Am Em Am Em C G
G Am Em Am Em
When the air runs tight, don't fight, don't fight
C G
I'll be breathless too
G Am Em
Things change so fast, But we'll last
Am Em
We'll last
C G
We know what to do
G
When the day turns to night
Am Em Am Em
We'll smile, we'll smile
C G
A safe life to share with you
[Refrão]
C Em C Em
When I was young we used to run We used to laugh, we used to smile
We used to run wild!
G Em G Em
Rivers run dry, the air runs tight, things change, we keep on chuggin' man
C Em
When I was young we used to run
C Em
We used to laugh, we used to smile
We used to run wild!
G Em G Em
Rivers run dry, the air runs tight, things change, we keep on chuggin' man
C Em C Em
When I was young we used to run We used to laugh, we used to smile
We used to run wild!
G Em G Em
Rivers run dry, the air runs tight, things change, we keep on chuggin' man
(repeat)
G Am Em Am Em C G
How to play Rivers
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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.