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Hold Back The River

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

Capo di fret 5

Intro : Em G C G C G D

EmTried ToG Keep
You CClose ToG Me,
But CLife.. GotG In BetweDen
EmTried To GSquare
Not BCeing GThere
But CThink ThatG I
Should Have BeenD

Chorus
CHold Back The River,
Let Me CLook In Your Eyes
CHold Back The River, So I..
Can GStop For A Minute And
GSee Where You Hide
GHold Back The River, Hold Back

Intro : Em G

EmOnce GUpon
A CDifferentG Life
We CRode OurG Bikes
Into The SkyD
But EmNow WeG Crawl
ACgainst TheG Tide
Those CDistant
GDays Are FlashingD By

Chorus
CHold Back The River,
Let Me CLook In Your Eyes
CHold Back The River, So I..
Can GStop For A Minute And
GBe By Your Side
GHold Back The River,D Hold Back

CHold Back The River,
Let Me CLook In Your Eyes
CHold Back The River, So I..
Can GStop For A Minute And
GSee Where You Hide
GHold Back The River,D Hold Back

WEmo.. GOo..C Oo.G. Oo..
OCo.. GOo.. Woo ODo..

GLonely Water,
GLonely Water Won't You
CLet Us Wander
AmLet Us Hold Each Other

GLonely Water,
GLonely Water Won't You
CLet Us Wander
AmLet Us Hold Each Other

Chorus
CHold Back The River,
Let Me CLook In Your Eyes
CHold Back The River, So I..
Can GStop For A Minute And
GBe By Your Side
GHold Back The River,D Hold Back

CHold Back The River,
Let Me CLook In Your Eyes
CHold Back The River, So I..
Can GStop For A Minute And
GSee Where You Hide
GHold Back The River,D Oh..

GLonely Water,
GLonely Water Won't You
CLet Us Wander
AmLet Us Hold Each Other

GLonely Water,
GLonely Water Won't You
CLet Us Wander
AmLet Us Hold Each Other

Outro : Em G C G C G D
Also available in: Am (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Hold Back The River?

The chords for Hold Back The River are: Em, G, C, D, Am

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: Em, G, C, D, Am

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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