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River

Brandi Carlile

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

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

Verse 1
It's CComing On GChristmas
They're CCutting Down GTrees
CPutting Up GReindeer
And Singing CSongs Of Joy And GPeacEme
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ADway On

Verse 2
But CIt Don't GSnow Here
You Know It CStays Pretty GGreen
Gonna CMake A Lot Of GMoney
Then I'm Gonna CQuit This Crazy, GCrazy EmScene
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ADway On

Chorus
God, I CWish I Had A River So DWide
G I Would Teach My FeetC To FG/Bly  Am​
Oh, IG Wish I Had A DRiver I Could Skate ACway On
I Made My Baby GCry Em   Am   Em   D​

Verse 3
He CTried Hard To GHelp Me
You Know, He CPut Me At GEase
And CLoved Me So GNaughty, And
Made Me CWeak In The GKnees
Em  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ADway On

Verse 4
I'm CSo Hard To HGandle
I'm CSelfish And I'm GSad
Now I've CLost The Best GBaby
That I CEver Ever GHaEmd
I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ADway On

Chorus
God, I CWish I Had A River So DLong
I WouldG Teach My Feet ToC FG/Bly  Am​
Oh, I GWish I Had A RiverD I Could Skate ACway On
I Made My Baby SaGy Goodbye
Em  Say GoodbyDe

Verse 5
It's CComing On GChristmas
They're CCutting Down GTrees
They're CPutting Up ReinGdeer
And Singing CSongs Of Joy And GPeace
Em  I Wish I Had A River I Could Skate ADway On

Outro
D
COoh
AmOoh
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for River?

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

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: G, Em, C, 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 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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