The River
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[Verse]
D
Freeing up time just to waste it
D
Breaking the tides and I'm aching
G D
Open the skies as I wake up
G D
Saying goodbye as I wake up
D
Surfing the wave with my eyes closed
D
Holding my breath is a no go
G D
Open the skies as I wake up
G D
Saying goodbye as I wake up
[Bridge]
A Bm
Why why are you waiting?
A
It's fate that we're tempting
D
Don't look back
A Bm
Just blow blow it away now
A
The winds have calmed down
D
Don't look back
[Chorus]
D
Throw me down to the river
Bm
Hold my heart now I need ya
D Bm
Where we know we can't be found
D
Throw me down to the river
Bm
Hold my heart and I will lead ya
D Bm
To a land which where we'll stay young. where we'll stay
[Verse]
D
Pulling apart all the answers
D
Question me now and I'll answer
G D
Don't be afraid of the water
G D
Just think of it all that I've taught ya
D
You're hoping I'll be the saviour
D
Carry me home when I need ya
G D
Don't be afraid of the water
G D
Just think of it all that I've taught ya
[Bridge]
A Bm
Why why are you waiting?
A
It's fate that we're tempting
D
Don't look back
[Chorus]
D
Throw me down to the river
Bm
Hold my heart now I need ya
D Bm
Where we know we can't be found
D
Throw me down to the river
Bm
Hold my heart and I will lead ya
D Bm
To a land which where we'll stay young.
[Refrain]
D
And we'll stay young
D
And we'll stay young
Bm
And we'll stay young
Bm
And we'll stay young
D
And we'll stay young
D
And we'll stay young
Bm
And we'll stay young
Bm
And we'll stay young
[Instrumental]
D
[Chorus]
D
Throw me down to the river
Bm
Hold my heart now I need ya
D Bm
Where we know we can't be found
D
Throw me down to the river
Bm
Hold my heart and I will lead ya
D Bm
To a land which where we'll stay young
D
Where we'll stay...
How to play The River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.