The Swift River
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
F C
[Verse 1]
F C
Falling away
F C
No more yesterdays
F C
Theres only the here and now
Am G
Everything’s done
F C
Reach for the stars
F C
When you know they’re too far
F C Am G
Away to catch the wish coming off your breath
[Chorus]
Am G F C
Fall in the swift river
Am G F C
Dive down to the depths
Am G
There you might find what you’d left behind
F Am
On the shore so long ago
Am G F
But the river won’t give up what she stole
[Verse 2]
F C
You can fall to your knees
F C
You can beg and plead
F C Am G
But it’s never going to be the way it used to be
F C
It’s time to look ahead
F C
Don’t worry about what was said
F C Am G
Don’t get caged up in your thoughts running in your head
[Chorus]
Am G F C
Fall in the swift river
Am G F C
Try and hold your breath
Am G
There you might find what you’d left behind
F Am
On the shore so long ago
Am G F
But the river won’t give up what you owe
[Bridge]
F C
Now it’s a new day
F C
Nothing stands in your way
F C Am G
Just another test to show you wont break
[Chorus]
Am G F C
Fall in the swift river
Am G F C
Try and hold your breath
Am G
There you might find what you’d left behind
F Am
You don’t need anymore
Am G F
Find your way back to the shore
How to play The Swift River
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 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.