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Hold Back The River

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Hold Back The River by James Bay in the key of D

Capo di fret 5

Intro : Dm F A# F A# F C

DmTried ToF Keep
You A#Close To FMe,
But A#Life.. Got FIn BetweeCn
DmTried To FSquare
Not BA#eing TFhere
But A#Think That FI
Should Have BeenC

Chorus
A#Hold Back The River,
Let Me A#Look In Your Eyes
A#Hold Back The River, So I..
Can FStop For A Minute And
FSee Where You Hide
FHold Back The River, Hold Back

Intro : Dm F

DmOnce FUpon
A A#Different FLife
We A#Rode Our FBikes
Into The SkyC
But DmNow WeF Crawl
AA#gainst The FTide
Those A#Distant
FDays Are FlashingC By

Chorus
A#Hold Back The River,
Let Me A#Look In Your Eyes
A#Hold Back The River, So I..
Can FStop For A Minute And
FBe By Your Side
FHold Back The River,C Hold Back

A#Hold Back The River,
Let Me A#Look In Your Eyes
A#Hold Back The River, So I..
Can FStop For A Minute And
FSee Where You Hide
FHold Back The River,C Hold Back

WDmo.. FOo..A# Oo..F Oo..
OA#o.. OFo.. Woo OoC..

FLonely Water,
FLonely Water Won't You
A#Let Us Wander
GmLet Us Hold Each Other

FLonely Water,
FLonely Water Won't You
A#Let Us Wander
GmLet Us Hold Each Other

Chorus
A#Hold Back The River,
Let Me A#Look In Your Eyes
A#Hold Back The River, So I..
Can FStop For A Minute And
FBe By Your Side
FHold Back The River,C Hold Back

A#Hold Back The River,
Let Me A#Look In Your Eyes
A#Hold Back The River, So I..
Can FStop For A Minute And
FSee Where You Hide
FHold Back The River,C Oh..

FLonely Water,
FLonely Water Won't You
A#Let Us Wander
GmLet Us Hold Each Other

FLonely Water,
FLonely Water Won't You
A#Let Us Wander
GmLet Us Hold Each Other

Outro : Dm F A# F A# F C
Also available in: Am (Original) C E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Hold Back The River?

The chords for Hold Back The River are: Dm, F, A#, C, Gm

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: Dm, F, A#, C, Gm

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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