The River
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Capo 1
Intro:
C Em F (3x)
Am Em F
Verse 1:
C Em
In the latest midnight hour
F
When the world has gone to sleep
C Em F
You gotta get up
C Em
When doubts begin to rise
F
And the world is at your feet
Am Em F
You gotta get up
[Refrão]
C Em F C Em F
Reach, It's not as bad as it seems
C Em F Am Em
I cleanse in the river for somebody else,
F
For anyone but myself
C Em F (2x)
Verse 2:
C Em
I'm not a selfless man
F
I'm not a man of wealth
C Em
If I had all the world,
F
Probably give it to myself
C Em
But the trees begin to walk
F
And the ground begins to talk
Am Em F
And myself
[Refrão]
C Em F C Em F
Reach, It's not as bad as it seems
C Em F Am Em
I cleanse in the river for somebody else,
F
For anyone but myself
Dm Am C (2x)
Bridge:
Dm Am C
Hold my place
G
Don't you give up on me
Hold on... Hold on
[Refrão]
C Em F C Em F
Reach, It's not as bad as it seems
C Em F Am Em
I cleanse in the river for somebody else,
F
For anyone but myself
C Em F C Em F
Reach, It's not as bad as it seems
C Em F Am Em
I cleanse in the river for somebody else,
F
For anyone but myself
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How to play The River
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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.