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River

Brandi Carlile

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

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

Verse 1
It's AComing On EChristmas
They're ACutting Down ETrees
APutting Up EReindeer
And Singing ASongs Of Joy And EPeacC#me
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ABway On

Verse 2
But AIt Don't ESnow Here
You Know It AStays Pretty EGreen
Gonna AMake A Lot Of EMoney
Then I'm Gonna AQuit This Crazy, ECrazy C#mScene
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ABway On

Chorus
God, I AWish I Had A River So BWide
E I Would Teach My FeetA To FE/G#ly   F#m​
Oh, IE Wish I Had A BRiver I Could Skate AAway On
I Made My Baby ECry C#m    F#m    C#m    B​

Verse 3
He ATried Hard To EHelp Me
You Know, He APut Me At EEase
And ALoved Me So ENaughty, And
Made Me AWeak In The EKnees
C#m  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AwBay On

Verse 4
I'm ASo Hard To HEandle
I'm ASelfish And I'm ESad
Now I've ALost The Best EBaby
That I AEver Ever EHaC#md
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ABway On

Chorus
God, I AWish I Had A River So BLong
I WouldE Teach My Feet ToA FE/G#ly   F#m​
Oh, I EWish I Had A RiverB I Could Skate AAway On
I Made My Baby SaEy Goodbye
C#m  Say GoodbyeB​

Verse 5
It's AComing On EChristmas
They're ACutting Down ETrees
They're APutting Up ReinEdeer
And Singing ASongs Of Joy And EPeace
C#m  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate AwBay On

Outro
B
AOoh
F#mOoh
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

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

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: E, C#m, A, 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 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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