São Francisco River
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Intro:A E B7 E B
E
In nineteen, seventeen, nine
A
You got furious
E B E
And many people died under your own
E7 A
It rained cats and dogs bringing the flood
B E E7
So you caught them sleeping by the dawn
A E E7
Never before one had seen that sign
A E E7
Almost everybody lost his homes
A E
It seemed that the world was coming right
C#m
To the end
F#m B E B
When it’s gonna stop, I don’t know
C#m G#m
São Francisco
A E
Please keep your temper in time
F#m B
Save the people
F#m A B
Who depends on you to survive
C#m G#m
São Francisco
A E
You are the future and pride
C#m F#m A B (E A B E B)
And I’ll keep you forever in my mind
E E7 A
I know there was a time you were free and wild
B E
Gentle easy running the stream
E7 A
But the modern days came just to hurt you
E B E E7
Making of you part of a dream
A E E7
Suddenly you caught them by surprise
A E E7
Using just the power of your hands
A
Calm down river follow
E C#m
Your way down to sea
F#m B E B
Just to be a part of nature again
C#m G#m
São Francisco...
B A E E7 A
I remember times in the song!
B A E
Times I used to swim all day long!
B A E
And many people die
C#m G#m
São Francisco...
How to play São Francisco River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.