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The River

Adult Leisure

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The River by Adult Leisure

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
Bb Dm Bb F

Verse 1
BbCan You Keep A DmSecret? I Don’t BbWanna Be Here Anymore Without FYou.
BbWould You Always DmBe There? BbTo Tie My Shoes When I FRun.

Chorus
BbSailing Down - BbSailing Down The FRiver. COnce Again.
BbSailing Down - BbSailing Down The Old FStream Where We CPlayed.
BbAnd I Dreamed Of YesterDmday, And BbTomorrow’s Far DmAway, By The FRiverC.
BbOhhoh.

Verse 2
BbCan You Keep A DmSecret? I Don’t BbWanna Be Here Anymore Without FYou.
BbBittersweet, The DmMoments. The BbLight I Had Dimmed To FBlue.

Chorus
BbSailing Down - BbSailing Down The FRiver. COnce Again.
BbSailing Down - BbSailing Down The Old FMe Once Again.C​
BbAnd My Eyes Are Soaking DmWet, All My BbLoves You Never DmMet, By The FRiverC.
BbOhhoh.

Interlude
Bb Dm Bb F
Bb Dm Bb F

Chorus
BbSailing Down - BbSailing Down The FRiver. COnce Again.
BbSailing Down - BbSailing Down The Old FStreet Where We CPlayed.
BbAnd I Dreamed Of YesterDmday, And BbTomorrow’s Far DmAway, By The FRiverC.

Outro
Bb Bb Bb Bb
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for The River?

The chords for The River are: Bb, Dm, F, C

What is the original key of The River?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing The River?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The River in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can The River be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play The River on ukulele?

Chord The River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in The River?

The River uses 4 chords: Bb, Dm, F, C

What is the easiest way to play The River?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was The River released in?

The River was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The River to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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