The River
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Intro:
Am Am Am Am
[Verso 1]
Am
Down by the river
Am
Where the tall weeds grow
Dm
Thats where Im going
Am
Where the cold wind blows
E
Ive got a secret
E7
That Ive got to hide
Am
Down by the river
Am
On the muddy side
[Refrão]
Dm
Oh, the river
Am
Its deep and its wide
Dm
Oh, the river
Am
Its a place to hide
E
Wash away the sins
E7
That Ive done today
Am
And let the water
Am
Carry them away
[Verso 2]
Am
I saw him coming
Am
With a look in his eye
Dm
I knew right then
Am
That someone had to die
E
I didn't mean to
E7
But I couldn't stop
Am
Now Im standing
Am
On the river rock
[Refrão]
Dm
Oh, the river
Am
Its deep and its wide
Dm
Oh, the river
Am
Its a place to hide
E
Wash away the sins
E7
That Ive done today
Am
And let the water
Am
Carry them away
Instrumental:
Am Dm Am E E7 Am
[Verso 3]
Am
Now the sun is setting
Am
And the shadows are long
Dm
Im humming to myself
Am
A mournful song
E
The waters rising
E7
Up to my knees
Am
Tell my mama
Am
To forgive me, please
[Refrão]
Dm
Oh, the river
Am
Its deep and its wide
Dm
Oh, the river
Am
Its a place to hide
E
Wash away the sins
E7
That Ive done today
Am
And let the water
Am
Carry them away
Outro:
Am
Carry them away
Am
Carry them away Am
How to play The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.