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Yellow River

Christie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Yellow River by Christie in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  C   C   C   C

Verse1
CSo Long Boy, You Can Take My Place EmGot My Papers, IAm Got My Pay           Em​
So Pack AmMy Bags, And I'll Be On My DmWay To Yellow River    G         G/F      G/E    G/D​

Verse 2
CPut My Gun Down, The War Is Won FiEmll My Glass AmHigh, The Time Has Come       Em​
I'm GoinAm' Back To The Place That I LoveDm Yellow RiveGr       G/F      G/E    G/D​

Hook
YeC7(#9)llow RiverC, YelloC7(#9)w River   CIs In My MEmind And In My EyeGs
YeC7(#9)llow RiverC, YelloC7(#9)w River   CIs In My BEmlood, It's The Place I LoveG​
AmGot No Time For Explanations Got No Time GTo Lose
Dm7Tomorrow Night You'll Find Me Sleepin' Underneath The MoonG​
At YeAmllow River  Am   F  G​

Verse 3
CanCnon Fire Lingers In My Mind GI'm So Glad I'm SAmtill Alive         Em​
And I'veAm Been Gone For Such A LDmong Time From Yellow River     G         G/F      G/E    G/D​

Verse 4
I CRemember The Nights Were Cool I CGan Still See ThAme Water Pool        Em​
And I ReAmmember The Girl That I KnewDm From Yellow River   G         G/F      G/E    G/D​

Hook Ending
YeC7(#9)llow RiverC, YelloC7(#9)w River   CIs In My MinEmd And In My Eyes G​
YeC7(#9)llow RiverC, YelloC7(#9)w River   CIs In My BEmlood, It's The Place I LoveG​

Guitar Solo Fade out
  C   C   F7   F7
  C   C   G7   F7
  C7   C7
  C
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Yellow River?

The chords for Yellow River are: C, Em, Am, Dm, G, G/F, G/E, G/D, C7(#9), Dm7, F, F7

What is the original key of Yellow River?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Yellow River?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Yellow River in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Yellow River be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Yellow River on ukulele?

Chord Yellow River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Yellow River?

Yellow River uses 12 chords: C, Em, Am, Dm, G, G/F, G/E, G/D, C7(#9), Dm7, F, F7

What is the easiest way to play Yellow 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 Yellow River released in?

Yellow River was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Yellow River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Yellow 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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