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River

Bradley Simpson

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

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

Verse 1
It's CComing On GChristmas, They're CCutting Down GTrees
They're CPutting Up GReindeer And Singing CSongs Of GJoy And Peace
I EmWish I Had A River, I Could Skate ADway On
But CIt Don't GSnow Here, It CStays Pretty GGreen
I'm Gonna CMake A Lot Of GMoney, Then I'm Gonna CLeave This GCrazy Scene
I EmWish I Had A River, I Could SkDate Away On

Chorus
I CWish I Had A River So DLong
I WouldG Teach My Feet ToC FG/Bly  Am​
I GWish I Had A River,D I Could Skate Away On C​
Oh, I GMade My Baby Cry Em   D​

Verse 2
He CTried Hard To GHelp Me, You Know, He CPut Me At GEase
And CHe Loved Me So GNaughty, Made Me CWeak In The GKnees
Oh, I EmWish I Had A River, I Could SkDate Away On
But I'm CSo Hard To GHandle, I'm CSelfish And I'm GSad
Now I've CGone And Lost The GBest BabyC I Ever GHad
I EmWish I Had A River, I Could SkDate Away On

Chorus
I CWish I Had A River So DLong
I WouldG Teach My Feet ToC FG/Bly  Am​
I GWish I Had A River,D I Could Skate Away On C​
Oh, I GMade My Baby Say Goodbye Em   C  D  G​

Outro
It's CComing On GChristmas, They're CCutting Down GTrees
They're CPutting Up GReindeer And Singing CSongs Of GJoy And Peace
I EmWish I Had A River, I Could SkaDte Away On
Also available in: D (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: G, C, Em, D, G/B, Am

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: G, C, Em, D, G/B, Am

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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