Run Like The River
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Intro
Bb G Bb G Bb G C
Bb G Bb G Bb G G
[Verso 1]
G C
One hopeful road that my Mamma showed to me
G
From the moment I first standed I didn't know
C
Back there and then she released me free
G
From that patched up shackle down my Pa was handed
C
She said Tyrone go be the King you're meant to be
G
Like a stone roll on your mission hurry now son
C
There are songs need to be sung
G
And you're the one to which the heart it is releasin
[Refrão]
G C G
Mother said run Baby Run go ahead run Baby run
G C G
Mother said run Baby run run like the river
Interlude
Bb G Bb G Bb G C
Bb G Bb G Bb G G
[Verso 2]
G C
As wheels do turn is how I go you all sure should know
G
As flames do burn I am ignited towards the wind
C
With squinted eyes I look ahead
G
Cos in the end they're all behind me long been ridin
[Refrão]
G C G
Mother said run Baby Run go ahead run Baby run
G C G
Mother said run Baby run run like the river
G C G
Mother said run Baby Run go ahead run Baby run
G C G
Mother said run Baby run run like the river
C G
C D G
[Ponte]
G
Run baby run
Run baby run
Run baby run
Run like the river
[Refrão]
G C G
Mother said run Baby Run go ahead run Baby run
G C G
Mother said run Baby run run like the river
G C G
Mother said run Baby Run go ahead run Baby run
G C G C D G
Mother said run Baby run run like the river
How to play Run Like The River
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 Bb. 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.