The Riverside
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
E A E A E A E B E
[Verse 1]
E A E A
The soul of man is restless here, we live on foreign soil
E A E B E
This heart a ruthless puppeteer, the curse of endless toil
[Chorus]
A E
Let’s go on down to the riverside
A E
On the banks our burdens lay
A E
Let’s let that water deep and wide
A B E
Let it wash all our fears away
[Instrumental]
A E A E A E A B E
[Verse 2]
E A E A
A broken old man is walkin’ the street, tryin’ to find a friend
E A E B E
He's cold and lonely and smells of defeat, but this is not the end
[Chorus]
A E
Let’s go on down to the riverside
A E
On the banks our burdens lay
A E
Let’s let that water deep and wide
A B E
Let it wash all our fears away
[Instrumental]
A E A E A E A B E
[Verse 3]
E A E A
Her alarm clock howls before the dawn, she has no other choice
E A E B E
The sands of time, pour on and on, but she hears a still small voice
[Chorus]
A E
Let’s go on down to the riverside
A E
On the banks our burdens lay
A E
Let’s let that water deep and wide
A B E
Let it wash all our fears away
[Instrumental]
A E A E A E A B E
[Verse 4]
E A E A
The soul of man is restless here, we live on foreign soil
E A E B E
This heart a ruthless puppeteer, the curse of endless toil
[Chorus]
A E
Let’s go on down to the riverside
A E
On the banks our burdens lay
A E
Let’s let that water deep and wide
A B E
Let it wash all our fears away
A E
Let’s let that water deep and wide
A B E
Let it wash all our tears away
How to play The Riverside
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.