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The Place Where The Rivers Run - Runrig

The Place Where The Rivers Run

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Intro: G G G G

verse 1

G Em G

I'm backing up the lorry, can't wait for night to come

G Em G

I'm sweeping out the back yard on a Friday afternoon

G Em G6 Em

We'll gather round the players and we'll head off for the stars

C D Dsus4 G

Pack the van with poetry, drums and the guitars

verse 2

G Em G

We'll take Billy for the whisky, Willie for the door

G Em G

We'll take Mary Kate and Lizzy for the dancing round the floor

G Em G6 Em

We'll turn this empty hall into city full of lights

C D Dsus4 G

And lift the summer spirits through the passing of the night

[Refrão]

C D C G

There was laughing, and there were tears

C Em Bm D

There were so many shattered hopes and dreams

C D C G

But there was treasure and 40 years

G D G

In the place where the rivers run

verse 3

G Em G

We'll hammer on the two-step, we'll lay it on the snare

G Em G

Romancing the accordion, waltzing out the aires

G Em G Em

These sacred swaying anthems, within our lover's grasp

C D Dsus4 G

Stripping down the willow to the footsteps of the past

[Refrão]

C D C G

There was laughing, and there were tears

C Em Bm D

There were so many shattered hopes and dreams

C D C G

But there was treasure and 40 years

G D G

In the place where the rivers run

Instrumental

G C G D

G C G D G

Bridge

G C Em

We were kings and queens, the reels go round

Em7 C D

It's the badge of our culture, say it loud

C D C G6

And it's all in the gift of the young and the proud

G D G

In the place where the rivers run

verse 4

G Em G

We're loading out the back door, now the hour is come

G Em G

Driving through the black hills with the red and rising sun

G Em G6 Em

There's a river and a distance, far as eyes can see

C D Dsus4 G

Home by Kyle and Broadford round by Memphis Tennessee

Link

D Em C D G

[Refrão]

C D C G

There was laughing, and there were tears

C Em Bm D

There were so many shattered hopes and dreams

C D C G

But there was treasure and 40 years

G D G

In the place where the rivers run

G D G

In the place where the rivers run

G D G

In the place where the rivers run

Instrumental

G C G D

G C G D G

G C G D

G C G D G

G C G D

G C G D G G

How to play The Place Where The Rivers Run

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 G. 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.

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