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Hold Back The River

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hold Back The River by James Bay

Capo di fret 5

Intro : Am C F C F C G

AmTried ToC Keep
You FClose ToC Me,
But FLife.. GotC In BetweGen
AmTried To CSquare
Not BFeing CThere
But FThink ThatC I
Should Have BeenG

Chorus
FHold Back The River,
Let Me FLook In Your Eyes
FHold Back The River, So I..
Can CStop For A Minute And
CSee Where You Hide
CHold Back The River, Hold Back

Intro : Am C

AmOnce CUpon
A FDifferentC Life
We FRode OurC Bikes
Into The SkyG
But AmNow WeC Crawl
AFgainst TheC Tide
Those FDistant
CDays Are FlashingG By

Chorus
FHold Back The River,
Let Me FLook In Your Eyes
FHold Back The River, So I..
Can CStop For A Minute And
CBe By Your Side
CHold Back The River,G Hold Back

FHold Back The River,
Let Me FLook In Your Eyes
FHold Back The River, So I..
Can CStop For A Minute And
CSee Where You Hide
CHold Back The River,G Hold Back

WAmo.. COo..F Oo.C. Oo..
OFo.. COo.. Woo OGo..

CLonely Water,
CLonely Water Won't You
FLet Us Wander
DmLet Us Hold Each Other

CLonely Water,
CLonely Water Won't You
FLet Us Wander
DmLet Us Hold Each Other

Chorus
FHold Back The River,
Let Me FLook In Your Eyes
FHold Back The River, So I..
Can CStop For A Minute And
CBe By Your Side
CHold Back The River,G Hold Back

FHold Back The River,
Let Me FLook In Your Eyes
FHold Back The River, So I..
Can CStop For A Minute And
CSee Where You Hide
CHold Back The River,G Oh..

CLonely Water,
CLonely Water Won't You
FLet Us Wander
DmLet Us Hold Each Other

CLonely Water,
CLonely Water Won't You
FLet Us Wander
DmLet Us Hold Each Other

Outro : Am C F C F C G
Also available in: C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Hold Back The River?

The chords for Hold Back The River are: Am, C, F, G, Dm

What is the original key of Hold Back The River?

The original key is Am.

What is the difficulty of playing Hold Back The River?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Hold Back The River in another key?

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

Can Hold Back The River be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Hold Back The River on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Hold Back The River?

Hold Back The River uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, Dm

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

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

Are there easier chord versions for Hold Back The River?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Hold Back 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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