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Big River chords by
Hank Williams Jr.
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
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G

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Well I taught the weeping

willow how to cry
Gm
Gm
3

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G

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And I showed the clouds how
A
A

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D
D

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to cover up a clear blue sky
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G

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Gm
Gm
3

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And the tears I cried for that woman
C
C

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are gonna flood you Big River
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G

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D
D

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G

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Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die

Oh I met her accidentaly in

St Paul Minnesota

And it tore me up every time I heard
A
A

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D
D

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her drawl southern drawl
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G

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Then I heard my dream was back
C
C

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downstream cavortin' in Davenport
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G

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And I followed you Big
D
D

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G

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River when you called

Then you took me to St Louis later

on down the river

A freighter said she's been here
A
A

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D

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but she's gone boy she's gone
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G

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I found her trail in Memphis but
C
C

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she just walked up the block
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G

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D

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She raised a few eyebrows and went
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G

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D

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G
G

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on down alone
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[ steel - guitar ]

Now won't you batter down by

Boton Rouge River Queen roll it on

Take that woman on down to New
A
A

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Orleans New Orleans
Gm
Gm
3

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Go on I've had enough dump
C
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my blues down in the gulf
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G

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D
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Oh she loves you Big River
G
G

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more than me

Yeah I taught the weeping

willow how to cry cry cry

And I showed the clouds how to
A
A

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D
D

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cover up a clear blue sky
G
G

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And the tears I cried for that woman
C
C

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are gonna flood you Big River
G
G

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D
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Then I'm gonna sit right here until I die
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • Gm

    3

  • A

  • D

  • C

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Big River by Hank Williams Jr. is E major.

The primary chords used in Big River are A, Am, B, E, D.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like A, Am, B, E, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Big River is approximately 207 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Big River using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Big River. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

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