This Is The 1St Song Composed By An African-American Woman To Appear In The Billboard Charts. Intro Dmaj7 Dm7 Amaj7 B7 Bm7 F7 E7 Verse Amaj7 There's Dew Upon The E7(+5)Ground Amaj7 And Not A Soul In B7Sight. I'm Bm7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Bm7(-5)Meeting Someone ThE7ere ToE7(+5)---NighAmaj7t! F#m7 Bm7 E7(-9) Verse Amaj7 I Hear A Distant E7(+5)Sound. Amaj7 I See A Far-Off B7Light. I'm Bm7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Bm7(-5)Meeting Someone ThE7(+5)ere To-NE7ighAmaj7t! E7 Amaj7 Bm7 C#m7 Bridge The Dmaj7Murmuring Waters Dm7Say, There's A/C#No Time To DCdimelay, So Bm7Hurry On Your E7(-9)Way, My FrAmaj7iend! Bm7 C#m7 If Dmaj7You Don't Get There Dm7Soon, There A/C#May Not Be A MCdimoon To Bm7Guide You To That Happy F7End!E7 Verse Amaj7 My Heart Is Riding E7(+5)High. Amaj7 My Blues Have Taken B7Flight. I'm Bm7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Bm7(-5)Meeting Someone ThE7(+5)ere To-NE7ighAmaj7t! F#m7 Bm7 E7(-9) (Solo Over 2 Verses) Verse Amaj7 E7(+5) Amaj7 B7 Bm7 Bm7(-5) E7 E7(+5) Amaj7 F#m7 Bm7 E7(-9) Verse Amaj7 E7(+5) Amaj7 B7 Bm7 Bm7(-5) E7(+5) E7 Amaj7 E7 Amaj7 Bm7 C#m7 Bridge The Dmaj7Murmuring Waters Dm7Say, There's A/C#No Time To DCdimelay, So Bm7Hurry On Your E7(-9)Way, My FrAmaj7iend! Bm7 C#m7 If Dmaj7You Don't Get There Dm7Soon, There A/C#May Not Be A MCdimoon To Bm7Guide You To That Happy F7End!E7 Verse Amaj7 My Heart Is Riding E7(+5)High. Amaj7 My Blues Have Taken B7Flight. I'm Bm7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Bm7(-5)Meeting Someone ThE7(+5)ere To-NE7ighAmaj7t! E7 Amaj7(sus2)
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FAQ
What are the chords for Walkin By The River?
The chords for Walkin By The River are: Dmaj7, Dm7, Amaj7, B7, Bm7, F7, E7, E7(+5), Bm7(-5), F#m7, E7(-9), C#m7
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: Dmaj7, Dm7, Amaj7, B7, Bm7, F7, E7, E7(+5), Bm7(-5), F#m7, E7(-9), C#m7
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.