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River

Bradley Simpson

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

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

Verse 1
It's AComing On EChristmas, They're ACutting Down ETrees
They're APutting Up EReindeer And Singing ASongs Of EJoy And Peace
I C#mWish I Had A River, I Could Skate AwBay On
But AIt Don't ESnow Here, It AStays Pretty EGreen
I'm Gonna AMake A Lot Of EMoney, Then I'm Gonna ALeave This ECrazy Scene
I C#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkaBte Away On

Chorus
I AWish I Had A River So BLong
I WouldE Teach My Feet ToA FE/G#ly   F#m​
I EWish I Had A River,B I Could Skate Away On A​
Oh, I EMade My Baby Cry C#m    B​

Verse 2
He ATried Hard To EHelp Me, You Know, He APut Me At EEase
And AHe Loved Me So ENaughty, Made Me AWeak In The EKnees
Oh, I C#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkaBte Away On
But I'm ASo Hard To EHandle, I'm ASelfish And I'm ESad
Now I've AGone And Lost The EBest BabyA I Ever EHad
I C#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkaBte Away On

Chorus
I AWish I Had A River So BLong
I WouldE Teach My Feet ToA FE/G#ly   F#m​
I EWish I Had A River,B I Could Skate Away On A​
Oh, I EMade My Baby Say Goodbye C#m    A  B  E​

Outro
It's AComing On EChristmas, They're ACutting Down ETrees
They're APutting Up EReindeer And Singing ASongs Of EJoy And Peace
I C#mWish I Had A River, I Could SkatBe Away On
Also available in: D (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: E, A, C#m, B, E/G#, F#m

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: E, A, C#m, B, E/G#, F#m

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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