This River
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D Bm
Stare at a picture but there's nothing for it
G A D
I pull on the bottle and watch this river roll on by
D Bm
Trying to find purpose trying to see meaning
G A D
Trying to make sense of the nonsense that I've called my life
D A
Cause only this river can bare me to safety
Bm G
Only this river can bear me away
Bm G Bm G A
D Bm
See them all work and play there on the other bank
G A D
Warm in their houses while I face my cold alone
D Bm
Guess I've been a drinking away to keep the wolves of my mind at bay
G A D
But if you run, you die I'm just too tired to care
D A
Cause only this river can bare me to safety
Bm G
Only this river can bare me away
D A
I feel her flowing, flowing right through me
Bm G
I hear her whispers drowning my words
This River by JJ Grey and Mofro
D Bm
only this river only this river
G A D
Only this river can save me from myself
D A
Where did my soul go? Where did my spirit hide?
Bm G
Why won't they rescue me from the pain in my mind?
D A
Cause only this river In all of her glory
Bm G
Only this river can bare me away
D Bm D Bm D Bm D
Only this river Only this river Only this river...
How to play This 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 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.