This Is The 1St Song Composed By An African-American Woman To Appear In The Billboard Charts. Intro Gmaj7 Gm7 Dmaj7 E7 Em7 A#7 A7 Verse Dmaj7 There's Dew Upon The A7(+5)Ground Dmaj7 And Not A Soul In E7Sight. I'm Em7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Em7(-5)Meeting Someone ThA7ere ToA7(+5)---NighDmaj7t! Bm7 Em7 A7(-9) Verse Dmaj7 I Hear A Distant A7(+5)Sound. Dmaj7 I See A Far-Off E7Light. I'm Em7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Em7(-5)Meeting Someone ThA7(+5)ere To-NA7ighDmaj7t! A7 Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Bridge The Gmaj7Murmuring Waters Gm7Say, There's D/F#No Time To DFdimelay, So Em7Hurry On Your A7(-9)Way, My FrDmaj7iend! Em7 F#m7 If Gmaj7You Don't Get There Gm7Soon, There D/F#May Not Be A MFdimoon To Em7Guide You To That Happy A#7End! A7 Verse Dmaj7 My Heart Is Riding A7(+5)High. Dmaj7 My Blues Have Taken E7Flight. I'm Em7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Em7(-5)Meeting Someone ThA7(+5)ere To-NA7ighDmaj7t! Bm7 Em7 A7(-9) (Solo Over 2 Verses) Verse Dmaj7 A7(+5) Dmaj7 E7 Em7 Em7(-5) A7 A7(+5) Dmaj7 Bm7 Em7 A7(-9) Verse Dmaj7 A7(+5) Dmaj7 E7 Em7 Em7(-5) A7(+5) A7 Dmaj7 A7 Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Bridge The Gmaj7Murmuring Waters Gm7Say, There's D/F#No Time To DFdimelay, So Em7Hurry On Your A7(-9)Way, My FrDmaj7iend! Em7 F#m7 If Gmaj7You Don't Get There Gm7Soon, There D/F#May Not Be A MFdimoon To Em7Guide You To That Happy A#7End! A7 Verse Dmaj7 My Heart Is Riding A7(+5)High. Dmaj7 My Blues Have Taken E7Flight. I'm Em7Walkin' By The River 'Cause I'm Em7(-5)Meeting Someone ThA7(+5)ere To-NA7ighDmaj7t! A7 Dmaj7(sus2)
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What are the chords for Walkin By The River?
The chords for Walkin By The River are: Gmaj7, Gm7, Dmaj7, E7, Em7, A#7, A7, A7(+5), Em7(-5), Bm7, A7(-9), F#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: Gmaj7, Gm7, Dmaj7, E7, Em7, A#7, A7, A7(+5), Em7(-5), Bm7, A7(-9), F#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.