Take Me To The River
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Intro: D7
verse 1
D7 G7
I don't know why I love you like I do
D7 G7
After all them changes you've been puttin' me through
D7 G7
You stole my money and my cigarettes
D7 G7
And I ain't seen hide nor hair of you yet
PreChorus
Bb F
I wanna know, oh won't you tell me
C G
Tell me how, how could I stay here with you
G7
Somebody please
[Refrão]D7
Take me to the river and wash me down
D7
Take me to the river and put my feet back on the ground
verse 2
D7 G7
I don't know why you treat me so bad
D7 G7
After of all them good times that you and me had
D7 G7
Love is an emotion that I can't forget
D7 G7
My sweet sixteen keeps my mind in a mess
Pre-Chorus
Bb F
I wanna know, oh won't you tell me
C G
Tell me how, how could I stay here with you
G7
Somebody help me
[Refrão]D7
Take me to the river and wash me down
D7
Just take me to the river and put my feet back on the ground
Bridge
Bm G7
Oh, love me, squeeze me
Bm G7
Hold me, and baby, you can tease me
F A7
Till I can't take no more
Instrumental
D7
D7
verse 3
D7 G7
I don't know why I love you like I do
D7 G7
After all them changes you've puttin' me through
D7 G7
Your pretty picture makes my teardrops fall
D7 G7
I wonder who's the biggest fool of us all
Pre-Chorus
Bb F
I wanna know, oh won't you tell me
C G
Tell me how, how can I stay here with you
G7
Somebody help me
[Refrão]D7
Take me to the river and wash me down
D7
Take me to the river and put my feet back on the ground
D7
Take me to the river and wash me down
D7
Yeah, take me to the river and put my feet back on the ground
D7
Take me to the river and wash me down
D7
Just take me to the river and put my feet back on the ground
How to play Take Me To The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. 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.