The River
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INTRO
D Bm G
D Bm G
verse 1
D Bm G
I built an altar made of stones on the riverside
D Bm G
I gave my offering to the Lord
D Bm G
I felt the heat of glory fall on the riverside
D Bm G
As I cried on the riverside Oh I cried on the riverside
[Refrão]
D Bm G
I was sa-----------ved that day
D Bm G
From the mu-----------d and clay
D Bm G
My sin wa-----------shed a-way, down in the river
D Bm G
I got washed in the river
verse 2
D Bm G
When I return there sweet-someday to the riverside
D Bm G D
Into the everlasting arms (e--ver--las--ting arms)
Bm G
I'll see the stones and know I'm home at the riverside
D Bm G
Know I'm home at the riverside, I'm comin' home to the riverside
[Refrão]
D Bm G
I was sa-----------ved that day
D Bm G
From the mu-----------d and clay
D Bm G
My sin wa-----------shed a-way, down in the river
D Bm G
I got washed in the river
Instrumental
A Bm G
A Bm G
BRIDGE
A Bm G
Come on down to the river Come get found in the river
A Bm G D
Come on down to the river Come get found in the river
[Refrão]
D Bm G
Won't you co-----------me a-long
D Bm G
Find your sa-----------ving song
D Bm G
Where your hea-----------rt be-longs, down in the river
D Bm G
Come get washed in the river down in the river
D Bm G
(Find life) Find life, find life in the river
D Bm G D
Find life, find li--fe Down in the river
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.