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River

Bradley Simpson

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

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

Verse 1
It's FComing On CChristmas, They're FCutting Down CTrees
They're FPutting Up CReindeer And Singing FSongs Of CJoy And Peace
I AmWish I Had A River, I Could Skate AGway On
But FIt Don't CSnow Here, It FStays Pretty CGreen
I'm Gonna FMake A Lot Of CMoney, Then I'm Gonna FLeave This CCrazy Scene
I AmWish I Had A River, I Could SkGate Away On

Chorus
I FWish I Had A River So GLong
I WouldC Teach My Feet ToF FC/Ely  Dm​
I CWish I Had A River,G I Could Skate Away On F​
Oh, I CMade My Baby Cry Am   G​

Verse 2
He FTried Hard To CHelp Me, You Know, He FPut Me At CEase
And FHe Loved Me So CNaughty, Made Me FWeak In The CKnees
Oh, I AmWish I Had A River, I Could SkGate Away On
But I'm FSo Hard To CHandle, I'm FSelfish And I'm CSad
Now I've FGone And Lost The CBest BabyF I Ever CHad
I AmWish I Had A River, I Could SkGate Away On

Chorus
I FWish I Had A River So GLong
I WouldC Teach My Feet ToF FC/Ely  Dm​
I CWish I Had A River,G I Could Skate Away On F​
Oh, I CMade My Baby Say Goodbye Am   F  G  C​

Outro
It's FComing On CChristmas, They're FCutting Down CTrees
They're FPutting Up CReindeer And Singing FSongs Of CJoy And Peace
I AmWish I Had A River, I Could SkaGte Away On
Also available in: D (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: C, F, Am, G, C/E, Dm

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: C, F, Am, G, C/E, Dm

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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