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Down That River Road chords by
Johnny Horton
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Key: A major•
Verse 1
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D
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Down in Mud Creek

Bottom on a Saturday night

Where the hoot owls hoot
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and the catfish bite

There's a tiny little cottage

at the bend of the road

That's where I'm a -hidden,
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I'm a -walkin' home

I can sink my teeth in a stalk of cane
D
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Just sit on the porch and listen to it ring

In the cool of the evening

a lamp goes on

That's where I'm a -hidden,
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I'm a -walkin' home

I'm gonna walk on home,
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I can't hardly wait
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G

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I'm gonna walk on home,
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I sure don't wanna be late
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I've traveled all around,
C
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G

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I'll lay down a heavy load

I'll walk home to heaven,
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down that river road

With a chinaberry tree

standing in the yard

And I can go a fishing
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whenever I'm tired

I'll lean my back up against a tree

With my ever -loving baby
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G

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sitting next to me

Where I can go a hunting

most any night
D
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Just listen to a hound and a raccoon fight

It brings back memories

I've often told

That's where I'm a heading,
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I'm a walking home

I'm gonna walk on home,
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I can't hardly wait

I'm gonna walk on home,
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I sure don't wanna be late
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I travel all around,
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I'll lay down a heavy load

I'll walk home to heaven,
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • A

  • C

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Down That River Road by Johnny Horton is A major.

The primary chords used in Down That River Road are A, E, B, D.

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

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

The tempo of Down That River Road is approximately 171 beats per minute.

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

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