Run river
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Intro< b>:
C G
Verses:
C G Am
Run run river, carry me to my
F C G
home in the ocean, carry me
Am
away.
C G
I know I have a home somewhere
Am F
far and we'll move like the
C G
stars will make you feel like you've got
Am
friends
Dm G
stars will make you feel like you've got
C G Am F
friends.
C G Am
C G
Follow the empty valley past the
Am F C
hills to the marshes of the estuary,
G Am
calm and peaceful river.
C G
In the light of the moon with the
Am F
river I do run
C G
in the hope that one day I will
Am
dive beneath the ocean,
Dm
and that this river
G C
will forever run.
Hope you enjoy!
How to play Run river
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.