South Of The River
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Intro: Dm G7 Bb G Dm G7 Bb G
Verse
Dm G7
I want to stay South of the River
Bb G
With the chains and the gold
Dm G7
We could be out here together;
Bb G
But, you have places to go
[Refrão] Dm G7
Watching the sunshine blaze the gray
Bb G
I don't know why you wouldn't stay
Dm G7
You should come South of the River
Bb G
Where the loving is gold
Solo
Dm G7 Bb G Dm G7 Bb G
Verse
Dm G7
You should come South of the River
Bb G
This is where it all starts
Dm G7
I think that we could stay here forever
Bb G
Lie on the roof til' it's dark
[Refrão] Dm G7
And when the last bus pulls away
Bb G
I swear that I almost heard you say
Dm G7
"I should move South of the River."
Bb
I want to get to know
G
I want to get to know, oh
Solo
Dm G7 Bb G Dm G7 Bb G x2
I want to stay South of the River
Dm G7 Bb G x10
How to play South Of The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.