[Intro] G Am7 C D G [Chorus] G River, C G/B Am shining in the sun like a diamond C G/B Running through my veins Am G like lightning, big river G River, C G/B Am calling out my name in the nighttime C G/B Am River running wild G and rolling free [Verse] G Mama said, Am7 Am “don’t climb that tree” C But the river Bm Am G kept callin' out to me G And then I climbed, Am I climbed so high C D Just to see my G river shine [Pre-Chorus] Em And when you roll, G ya sing hallelujah Em Your water flows, G through Memphis, Tennessee Am Em And I see your water shining Am D And I feel you running free [Chorus] G River, C G/B Am shining in the sun like a diamond C G/B Running through my veins like Am G lightning, big river G River, C G/B Am calling out my name in the nighttime C G/B Am River running wild G and rolling free [Instrumental] G C G/B Am C G/B Am G G C G/B Am C G/B Am G [Verse] G The river rolls, Am she rolls on everyday C And she knows the Bm Am G things she cannot say G And she sees all Am the seasons fly C D All across the G tides of time [Pre-Chorus] Em And when she rolls, G she sings hallelujah Em And water flows, G through Memphis, Tennessee Am Em And I see her water shining Am D And I feel you running free [Chorus] G River, C G/B Am shining in the sun like a diamond C G/B Running through my veins Am G like lightning, big river G River, C G/B Am calling out my name in the nighttime C G/B Am River running wild G and rolling free [Outro] C G/B Am Na na na na na C G/B Am G Na na na na na ah ah ah G C G/B Am Na na na na na na na C G/B Am G Na na naaaaaaaaaa na na naaaaa G C G/B Am Ooooh ooh ooh ooh na na na na na C G/B Am G Na na na na na na na na na {And the river)
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On the 29th of September 2023, the track was released.
Kyser Quick-Change Guitar Capo
This song uses a capo. The Kyser Quick-Change is the industry-standard one-handed capo — snap it on and change keys in seconds.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: G
- Capo:
- Chords: G, Am7, C, D, G/B, Am, Bm, Em
- BPM: 146
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Track Info
- Song: River
- Artist: Bonnie Montgomery
- Released Date: 29 September 2023
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is River in?
River is in the key of G.
What chords do I need for River?
You need G, Am7, C, D, G/B, Am, Bm, Em to play River by Bonnie Montgomery.
Do I need a capo for River?
Yes, place a capo on the Chords: G, Am7, C, D, G/B, Am, Bm, Em to play River by Bonnie Montgomery.
How hard is River to play on guitar?
River by Bonnie Montgomery is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.