The River
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Intro: F
F C Dm
Lay down so I don't feel so sick
A# F
Get lost and dream Los Angeles
C Dm A#
Wake up when I found the river
F C Dm
Lay low and walk down lazy streets
A# F
With a peace sign cut from a magazine
C Dm A#
Wake up when I found the river, and I'm listening
F C
Wherever you are, when I'm on the road
Dm A#
We're driving back past country homes
F C
I'm calling home for you, for you
F C Dm A# F
This is the last time, so darling close your eyes
C Dm A# F
We don't say goodbye, so we'll just say goodnight
C Dm A# F
This is the last time, so jump into that fire
C Dm *A# *F
We don't say goodbye, we'll just say goodnight
F C Dm
Closed eyes, I cancel out the green
A# F
Thoughts bounce around like trampolines
C Dm A#
Wake up, we're next to the river, mmm
F C Dm
Sunsets, they race down boulevards
A# F
Streetlights lit up like dim cigars
C Dm *A#
Wake up, we're back in September, oh
F C
Wherever you are, when I'm on the road
Dm A#
We're driving back past country homes
F C
I'm calling home for you, for you
F C Dm A# F
This is the last time, so darling close your eyes
C Dm A# F
We don't say goodbye, so we'll just say goodnight
C Dm A# F
This is the last time, so jump into that fire
C Dm *A# *F
We don't say goodbye, we'll just say goodnight
F C Dm A# F C Dm A#
No, no
F C
Wherever you are, when I'm on the road
Dm A#
We don't have to feel alone
F C
I'm calling home for you, for you
F C Dm
Lay down so I don't feel so sick
A# F
Wake up to see you once again
F C Dm A# F
This is the last time, so darling close your eyes
C Dm A# F
We don't say goodbye, so we'll just say goodnight
C Dm A# F C Dm
This is the last time, so jump into that fire, mmm
A# F
So jump into the fire
C Dm A# F
We don't say goodbye, we just say goodnight
How to play 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 F. 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.