Yellow River
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[INTRO ]N.C. :N.C. :E : % :
E G#m
So long, boy, you can take my place
C#m G#m
Got my papers, I got my pay
C#m F#m
So pack my bags and I'll be on my way
B : % :
To Yellow River.
E G#m
Put my guns down, the war is won
C#m G#m
Fill my glass high the time has come
C#m F#m
I'm going back to the place that I love
B : % :
Yellow River.
E
Yellow River, Yellow River
G#m B
Is in my mind and in my eyes
E
Yellow River, Yellow River
G#m B
Is in my blood, it's the place I love.
C#m
It's got no time for explanations,
B
It's got no time for lose
F#m B
Tomorrow night you'll find me sleeping underneath the moon
C#m :C#m A B :
at Yellow River.
E G#m
Cannon fire lingers in my mind
C#m G#m
I'm so glad that I'm still alive,
C#m F#m
And I've been gone for such a long time
B : % :
From Yellow River
E G#m
I remember the nights were cool,
C#m G#m
I can still see the water pool
C#m F#m
And I remember the girl that I knew
B : % :
From Yellow River.
Yellow River, Yellow River
G#m B
Is in my mind and in my eyes
E
Yellow River, Yellow River
G#m B
Is in my blood, it's the place I love
C#m
It's got no time for explanations,
B
It's got no time for lose
F#m B
Tomorrow night you'll find me sleeping underneath the moon
B : % :
at Yellow River.
E
Yellow River, Yellow River
G#m B
Is in my mind and in my eyes
E
Yellow River, Yellow River
G#m B
Is in my blood, it's the place I love.
Gtr. Solo :N.C. :N.C. :E : % :: % : % :A : % :E : % :B7 :A :E : % :
{FADE OUT}
How to play Yellow River
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.