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The River

Hello Shark

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for The River by Hello Shark in the key of D

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2010s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D
G G/F# Em
G G/F# Em
D

Verse 1
DI Got A Job At The GOld CrooG/F#ner BEmar
So My BGaby And Me G/F#Can LEmive By The River  D​

Verse 2
DI Sold My Truck And GI Killed G/F#My  PEmlug
It's GBeen Two Years G/F#But IEm Still Miss Her  D​

Chorus
Oh GWhy We Drink G/F#So  MEmuch?
Do We GAll Miss G/F#SomeoEmne?
That's GWhy I Spent G/F#My  LEmife In The River  D​

Interlude
D
G G/F# Em
G G/F# Em
D

D
G G/F# Em
G G/F# Em
D

Outro
Oh GWhy We Drink G/F#So  MEmuch?
Do We GAll Miss G/F#SomeoEmne?
Cuz For GAll Of G/F#My  LEmife I've Lived In The RDiver
D
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for The River?

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

What is the original key of The River?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing The River?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play The River in another key?

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

Can The River be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play The River on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in The River?

The River uses 4 chords: D, G, G/F#, Em

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

The River was released in the 2010s. See more 2010s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for The River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch The 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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