The Ballad Of Easy Rider
View chords used in this chart
DaddG Dsus4 D Dsus4 D Dsus4 DaddG
D F#m
The river flows, it flows to the sea
G G G/F# Em A
Wherever that river goes that's where I want to be
D Dsus4 D Dsus4
Flow river flow, let your waters wash down
D Em Asus4 A D Dsus4 D
Take me from this road to some other town
All he wanted was to be free
And that's the way it turned out to be
Flow river flow, let your waters wash down
Take me from this road to some other town
BRIDGE:
D Dsus4
Flow river flow, past the shady trees
D Dsus4
Go river go, go to the sea
Em Asus4 A D
Flow to the sea
The river flows, it flows to the sea
Wherever it goes that's where I want to be
Flow river flow, let your waters wash down
Take me from this road to some other town
Dsus4: x x 0 2 3 3 DaddG: x x 0 2 3 5
Asus4: x 0 2 2 3 0 G/F#: 2 x 0 0 0 3
(from The Ballad of Easy Rider, 1969)
(sent by Harlan at harlant@hawaii.edu)
How to play The Ballad Of Easy Rider
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dsus4. 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.