The Church And The River
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C Am
Between the church and the river
G F
My love waits for me to stand and deliver
C Am
Every promise that I've ever made
G
I want to keep them now
F
And I am not afraid
Dm C G
I won't let you go
Dm C G
Even when you run all the way home
Dm C F
I won't let you go
G
I won't let you go
C
Oh no
C Am
Between the church and the river
G F
My love gives to me, she makes me a giver
C Am
I am so full of this light
G
It lives in my stomach
F
And feeds me all through the night
Dm C G
I won't let you go
Dm C G
I know you think you're safer on your own
Dm C F
I won't let you go
G
I won't let you go
C
Oh no
Am
Oh no
G
Oh no
F G
Oh baby no
C
Oh no
Am
Oh no
G
Oh no
F G C
Oh baby no
How to play The Church And The River
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 C. 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.