This Is The 1St Song Composed By An African-American Woman To Appear In The Billboard Charts. Intro Cmaj7 Cm7 Gmaj7 A7 Am7 D#7 D7 Verse Gmaj7 There's Dew Upon The D7(+5)Ground Gmaj7 And Not A Soul In A7Sight. I'm Am7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Am7(-5)Meeting Someone ThD7ere ToD7(+5)---NighGmaj7t! Em7 Am7 D7(-9) Verse Gmaj7 I Hear A Distant D7(+5)Sound. Gmaj7 I See A Far-Off A7Light. I'm Am7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Am7(-5)Meeting Someone ThD7(+5)ere To-ND7ighGmaj7t! D7 Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Bridge The Cmaj7Murmuring Waters Cm7Say, There's G/BNo Time To A#dimDelay, So Am7Hurry On Your D7(-9)Way, My FrGmaj7iend! Am7 Bm7 If Cmaj7You Don't Get There Cm7Soon, There G/BMay Not Be A A#dimMoon To Am7Guide You To That Happy D#7End! D7 Verse Gmaj7 My Heart Is Riding D7(+5)High. Gmaj7 My Blues Have Taken A7Flight. I'm Am7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Am7(-5)Meeting Someone ThD7(+5)ere To-ND7ighGmaj7t! Em7 Am7 D7(-9) (Solo Over 2 Verses) Verse Gmaj7 D7(+5) Gmaj7 A7 Am7 Am7(-5) D7 D7(+5) Gmaj7 Em7 Am7 D7(-9) Verse Gmaj7 D7(+5) Gmaj7 A7 Am7 Am7(-5) D7(+5) D7 Gmaj7 D7 Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Bridge The Cmaj7Murmuring Waters Cm7Say, There's G/BNo Time To A#dimDelay, So Am7Hurry On Your D7(-9)Way, My FrGmaj7iend! Am7 Bm7 If Cmaj7You Don't Get There Cm7Soon, There G/BMay Not Be A A#dimMoon To Am7Guide You To That Happy D#7End! D7 Verse Gmaj7 My Heart Is Riding D7(+5)High. Gmaj7 My Blues Have Taken A7Flight. I'm Am7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Am7(-5)Meeting Someone ThD7(+5)ere To-ND7ighGmaj7t! D7 Gmaj7(sus2)
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FAQ
What are the chords for Walkin By The River?
The chords for Walkin By The River are: Cmaj7, Cm7, Gmaj7, A7, Am7, D#7, D7, D7(+5), Am7(-5), Em7, D7(-9), Bm7
What is the original key of Walkin By The River?
The original key is Fmaj7.
What is the difficulty of playing Walkin By The River?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play Walkin By The River in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Walkin By The River be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Walkin By The River on ukulele?
Chord Walkin By The River can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Walkin By The River?
Walkin By The River uses 12 chords: Cmaj7, Cm7, Gmaj7, A7, Am7, D#7, D7, D7(+5), Am7(-5), Em7, D7(-9), Bm7
What is the easiest way to play Walkin By 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 Walkin By The River released in?
Walkin By The River was released in the 1940s. See more 1940s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Walkin By The River?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Walkin By The River to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.