Where The Old Red River Flows
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E A E
I'm dreamin' tonight of Dixie, Cotton Fields and Whipperwhills
E B B7
Where I used to live and wander, Through the rocks and the rivs'
E A
I can see my old dear mammy, while around the place she'd go
E B7 E
On my farm in Lousianner where the old Red River flows
[Refrão]E A E
Hiiiiiiiiiiiiii deeeeeeeeeeeee dooooooooooo looooooooooooooo - ooooooooooooooooahho (yodel)
E B7
You can hear them darkies crooning soft and low
A A
and the twilight in the evening, so loooooooooooooooooooooow. (yodel)
E
So soft and looooooooooooooooooooooow - ooooooooooooooooahho (yodel)
E B7 E
On my farm in Louisianner where the old Red River Flows.
Instrumental Break: E, A, E, B, B7, E, A, E, B7, E)
Verse 2:
Oh the lights tonight on Broadway. Electric lights, their bright as day.
On the beach on Coney Island, where the laughter makes you gay.
But I'm goin' back tonight love. On the icy wind she goes
To my farm in Louisianner where the old Red River flows.
Repeat Chorus
Note: Using the provided youtube video would be very helpful. This song can take the wind from you, vocally. So hearing Hank do it himself might help.
How to play Where The Old Red River Flows
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.