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River

Brandi Carlile

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D Bm G A

Verse 1
It's GComing On DChristmas
They're GCutting Down DTrees
GPutting Up DReindeer
And Singing GSongs Of Joy And DPeacBme
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AAway On

Verse 2
But GIt Don't DSnow Here
You Know It GStays Pretty DGreen
Gonna GMake A Lot Of DMoney
Then I'm Gonna GQuit This Crazy, DCrazy BmScene
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AAway On

Chorus
God, I GWish I Had A River So AWide
D I Would Teach My FeetG To FD/F#ly   Em​
Oh, ID Wish I Had A ARiver I Could Skate AGway On
I Made My Baby DCry Bm   Em   Bm   A​

Verse 3
He GTried Hard To DHelp Me
You Know, He GPut Me At DEase
And GLoved Me So DNaughty, And
Made Me GWeak In The DKnees
Bm  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AAway On

Verse 4
I'm GSo Hard To HDandle
I'm GSelfish And I'm DSad
Now I've GLost The Best DBaby
That I GEver Ever DHaBmd
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AAway On

Chorus
God, I GWish I Had A River So ALong
I WouldD Teach My Feet ToG FD/F#ly   Em​
Oh, I DWish I Had A RiverA I Could Skate AGway On
I Made My Baby SaDy Goodbye
Bm  Say GoodbyAe

Verse 5
It's GComing On DChristmas
They're GCutting Down DTrees
They're GPutting Up ReinDdeer
And Singing GSongs Of Joy And DPeace
Bm  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AAway On

Outro
A
GOoh
EmOoh
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

The chords for River are: D, Bm, G, A, D/F#, Em

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: D, Bm, G, A, D/F#, Em

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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