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River

Bradley Simpson

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for River by Bradley Simpson

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Acoustic Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D
G D G D
G D G D

Verse 1
It's GComing On DChristmas, They're GCutting Down DTrees
They're GPutting Up DReindeer And Singing GSongs Of DJoy And Peace
I BmWish I Had A River, I Could Skate AAway On
But GIt Don't DSnow Here, It GStays Pretty DGreen
I'm Gonna GMake A Lot Of DMoney, Then I'm Gonna GLeave This DCrazy Scene
I BmWish I Had A River, I Could SkAate Away On

Chorus
I GWish I Had A River So ALong
I WouldD Teach My Feet ToG FD/F#ly   Em​
I DWish I Had A River,A I Could Skate Away On G​
Oh, I DMade My Baby Cry Bm   A​

Verse 2
He GTried Hard To DHelp Me, You Know, He GPut Me At DEase
And GHe Loved Me So DNaughty, Made Me GWeak In The DKnees
Oh, I BmWish I Had A River, I Could SkAate Away On
But I'm GSo Hard To DHandle, I'm GSelfish And I'm DSad
Now I've GGone And Lost The DBest BabyG I Ever DHad
I BmWish I Had A River, I Could SkAate Away On

Chorus
I GWish I Had A River So ALong
I WouldD Teach My Feet ToG FD/F#ly   Em​
I DWish I Had A River,A I Could Skate Away On G​
Oh, I DMade My Baby Say Goodbye Bm   G  A  D​

Outro
It's GComing On DChristmas, They're GCutting Down DTrees
They're GPutting Up DReindeer And Singing GSongs Of DJoy And Peace
I BmWish I Had A River, I Could SkaAte Away On
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FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: D, G, Bm, A, D/F#, Em

What is the original key of River?

The original key is D.

What is the difficulty of playing River?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play River in another key?

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

Can River be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play River on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in River?

River uses 6 chords: D, G, Bm, A, D/F#, Em

What is the easiest way to play 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 River released in?

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

Are there easier chord versions for River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch 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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