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River

Bradley Simpson

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for River by Bradley Simpson in the key of A

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

Verse 1
It's DComing On AChristmas, They're DCutting Down ATrees
They're DPutting Up AReindeer And Singing DSongs Of AJoy And Peace
I F#mWish I Had A River, I Could Skate AwEay On
But DIt Don't ASnow Here, It DStays Pretty AGreen
I'm Gonna DMake A Lot Of AMoney, Then I'm Gonna DLeave This ACrazy Scene
I F#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkaEte Away On

Chorus
I DWish I Had A River So ELong
I WouldA Teach My Feet ToD FA/C#ly   Bm​
I AWish I Had A River,E I Could Skate Away On D​
Oh, I AMade My Baby Cry F#m    E​

Verse 2
He DTried Hard To AHelp Me, You Know, He DPut Me At AEase
And DHe Loved Me So ANaughty, Made Me DWeak In The AKnees
Oh, I F#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkaEte Away On
But I'm DSo Hard To AHandle, I'm DSelfish And I'm ASad
Now I've DGone And Lost The ABest BabyD I Ever AHad
I F#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkaEte Away On

Chorus
I DWish I Had A River So ELong
I WouldA Teach My Feet ToD FA/C#ly   Bm​
I AWish I Had A River,E I Could Skate Away On D​
Oh, I AMade My Baby Say Goodbye F#m    D  E  A​

Outro
It's DComing On AChristmas, They're DCutting Down ATrees
They're DPutting Up AReindeer And Singing DSongs Of AJoy And Peace
I F#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkatEe Away On
Also available in: D (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: A, D, F#m, E, A/C#, Bm

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: A, D, F#m, E, A/C#, Bm

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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