Run Softly, Blue River
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G D G
(Run softly Blue River my darlin's asleep)
D G
(Run softly Blue River run cool and deep)
D G
Run softly Blue River my darlin's asleep
D G
Run softly Blue River run cool and deep
C F C
Oh I thrill to her kisses and she thrills to mine
G7 C
Run softly while she sleeps and dreams for a time
G D7 G
Cause she dreams of tomorrow when she'll be my wife
D7 G
And I pray that as peaceful as you is our life
C F C
And if your murmuring soothes me till I'm sleeping too
G C
Run softly Blue River we'll both dream with you
(Run softly Blue River my darlin's asleep run softly Blue River run cool and deep)
Oh I thrill to her kisses...
(Run softly Blue River my darlin's asleep run softly Blue River run cool and deep)
(Run softly Blue River my darlin's asleep run softly Blue River run cool and deep)
How to play Run Softly, Blue River
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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.