The river (ver.2)
View chords used in this chart
Tuning: 1/2 step down - Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
Csus2
la la dah dah
G F
la dah dah dah dah
...
Am Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
It came without warning...
F G GGGGG
And suddenly, out of the blue she's singin'...
(Chorus)
Csus2 G F
Oh baby, let my lovin' ease your pain...
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
She came without warning...
F G GGGGG
And suddenly, out of the blue she starts singin'...
(Chorus)
Csus2 G F
Oh babe, let my lovin' ease your pain
FFF
Oh baby, let my lovin' ease your pain
F Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
I'll give you life (oooooh)
...
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D
Am D Dsus4 D Dsus2 D F G Csus2
(wooohooohooohooohooo)
(Chorus, softly)
Csus2 G F
Oh baby, let my lovin' ease your pain...
Csus 2 G
la dah dah dah
F
oh to my river
la dah dah dah dah
...
Chords:
Csus2 x35533
G 355433 or 320033
F 133211
Am x02210
D 000232
Dsus2 000230
Dsus4 000233
How to play The river (ver.2)
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 Eb. 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.