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River

Brandi Carlile

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for River by Brandi Carlile in the key of A

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A F#m D E

Verse 1
It's DComing On AChristmas
They're DCutting Down ATrees
DPutting Up AReindeer
And Singing DSongs Of Joy And APeacF#me
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AEway On

Verse 2
But DIt Don't ASnow Here
You Know It DStays Pretty AGreen
Gonna DMake A Lot Of AMoney
Then I'm Gonna DQuit This Crazy, ACrazy F#mScene
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AEway On

Chorus
God, I DWish I Had A River So EWide
A I Would Teach My FeetD To FA/C#ly   Bm​
Oh, IA Wish I Had A ERiver I Could Skate ADway On
I Made My Baby ACry F#m    Bm   F#m    E​

Verse 3
He DTried Hard To AHelp Me
You Know, He DPut Me At AEase
And DLoved Me So ANaughty, And
Made Me DWeak In The AKnees
F#m  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AwEay On

Verse 4
I'm DSo Hard To HAandle
I'm DSelfish And I'm ASad
Now I've DLost The Best ABaby
That I DEver Ever AHaF#md
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AEway On

Chorus
God, I DWish I Had A River So ELong
I WouldA Teach My Feet ToD FA/C#ly   Bm​
Oh, I AWish I Had A RiverE I Could Skate ADway On
I Made My Baby SaAy Goodbye
F#m  Say GoodbyeE​

Verse 5
It's DComing On AChristmas
They're DCutting Down ATrees
They're DPutting Up ReinAdeer
And Singing DSongs Of Joy And APeace
F#m  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AwEay On

Outro
E
DOoh
BmOoh
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

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

What is the original key of River?

The original key is C.

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, F#m, D, 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 2010s. See more 2010s 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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