Rivers Never Run
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Capo 1
Intro: Am Fmaj7 G E7 E7
Am7 Am6
Long forgotten train, lighthouse standing alone.
Am7 D7
Sidewalk smells of rain, autumn whispers of home.
C
Once again I feel the fading sun,
Em7 Am
Of loves I never lost, wars I never won.
Em7 C
Memories of things I have not done.
Em7 Am E
Houses never lived, rivers never run.
Intro: Am Fmaj7 G E7 E7
Am7 Am6
In a candles glow, hear a churchbell slow-ly cry a tune,
Am7 D7
Stables in the snow, willow cradles the moon.
C
Once again I feel the fading sun,
Em7 Am
Of loves I never lost, wars I never won.
Em7 C
Memories of things I have not done.
Em7 Am E Em
Houses never lived, rivers never run……
Bm Am C Em
Though I’m not one to believe it all…… anymore,
Bm Am C
So I let it come and I let it fall……. fall away.
End: Am Fmaj7 G E7 E7 (2x) Am
How to play Rivers Never Run
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.