Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: D, G, Em, A, Bm
[Verse] D You know a dream is like a river G D Ever changin' as it flows G D And a dreamer's just a vessel Em A That must follow where it goes D Trying to learn from What's behind you Bm G And never knowing what's in store D Makes each day a constant battle D A D Just to stay between the shores [Chorus] D And I will sail my vessel G D 'Til the river runs dry G D Like a bird upon the wind Em A These waters are my sky D I'll never reach my destination G If I never try D So, I will sail my vessel Em D 'Til the river runs dry [Verse] D Too many times we stand aside G D And let the waters slip away G D Till what we put off till tomorrow Em A Has now become today D So don't you sit upon the shoreline Bm G And say you're satisfied D Choose to chance the rapids D A D And dare to dance the tide [Chorus] D And I will sail my vessel G D 'Til the river runs dry G D Like a bird upon the wind Em A These waters are my sky D I'll never reach my destination G If I never try D So, I will sail my vessel Em D 'Til the river runs dry [Bridge] D G And there's bound to be rough waters A And I know I'll take some falls Em But with the good A Lord as my captain D I can make it through them all [Chorus] D And I will sail my vessel G D 'Til the river runs dry G D Like a bird upon the wind Em A These waters are my sky D I'll never reach my destination G If I never try D So, I will sail my vessel Em D 'Til the river runs dry [Outro] Yes, I will sail my vessel 'Til the river runs dry 'Til the river runs dry
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 27th of April 1992, the track was released. the track was from the album Ropin’ the Wind.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Chords: D, G, Em, A, Bm
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| D – xx0232 G – 320003 Em – 022000 A – x02220 Bm – x24432 | D – 2220 G – 0232 Em – 0402 A – 2100 Bm – 4222 |
Track Info
- Song: The River
- Artist: Garth Brooks
- Written by Garth Brooks & Victoria Shaw
- Produced by Allen Reynolds
- Album: Ropin’ the Wind
- Released Date: 27 April 1992
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do I need for The River?
You need D, G, Em, A, Bm to play The River by Garth Brooks.
Do I need a capo for The River?
No capo is needed to play The River by Garth Brooks.
How hard is The River to play on guitar?
The River by Garth Brooks is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.