Key: E · Capo: 2nd fret · BPM: 96 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: Em, D · Strumming: D DU D DU
[Intro] Em D Em D Em D Em D Em D [Verse] Em D There's a cold rain on the Autumn wind Em D A brother murdered in Sydney Town Em Marrickville brother under D supposed legal cover Em D In his home they gunned him down [Chorus] Em D Em D And we say oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, ooh, oohh Em Gunned him down D Em Sad river of tears D Two hundred years in Em the river of fear D Em D Em D Gunned him down [Verse] Em D They took him out at point blank range Em D In his home with his small young son Em D Shot him dead in his Marrickville bed Em With a pump action D 12 gauge shotgun Em D Fatherless child and a grieving wife Em D A black fugitive on the run Em D On the run from two centuries Em D Of oppressions loaded gun [Chorus] Em D We say oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, Em D ooh, oohh Em Gunned him down D Em Sad river of tears D Two hundred years in Em the river of fear D Em D Em D Gunned him down [Verse] Em D Terrorists dressed in uniform Em D Under the protection of their law Em D Terrorise blacks in dawns of fear Em D They come smashin' through your door Em You're not safe out there D on freedom street Em You're not safe inside the D "can" Em D For their shotguns and their stunt gas Em They're licenced to drop you D where you stand [Chorus] Em D We say oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, Em D Em D ooh, oohh Em Sad river of tears D Two hundred years in Em the river of fear D Em D Em D Gunned him down [Outro] Em D Em D Em D Em D Em D Em D Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh- Em D oh, ooh, oohh Em D Gunned him down Em D Em D Em Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, ooh, oohh D Gunned him down Em D Em D Oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, ooh, oohh Em D Gunned him down
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ℹ️ About This Song
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: E
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Em, D
- BPM: 96
- Suggested Strumming: D DU D DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Em – 022000 D – xx0232 | Em – 0402 D – 2220 |
Track Info
- Song: River Of Tears
- Artist: Kev Carmody
- Released Date: 2011
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is River Of Tears in?
River Of Tears is in the key of E.
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What chords do I need for River Of Tears?
You need Em, D to play River Of Tears by Kev Carmody.
Do I need a capo for River Of Tears?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play River Of Tears by Kev Carmody.
How hard is River Of Tears to play on guitar?
River Of Tears by Kev Carmody is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.