Green River chords by
Minutemen

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Key: E major•

Intro 1

E

E

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Bm

Bm

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E

E

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D

D

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Verse 1

E

E

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Well,

B

B

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E

E

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take me back down where cool water flows, yeah.

B

B

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E

E

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Let me remember things I love,

Stoppin' at the log where catfish bite,

C

C

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Walkin' along the river road at night,

A

A

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Barefoot girls dancin' in the

moonlight.

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Verse 2

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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I can hear the bullfrog callin' me.

Wonder if my rope's still

B

B

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E

E

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hangin' to the tree.

Love to kick my feet 'way down

the shallow water.

C

C

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Shoefly, dragonfly,

A

A

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get back t'your mother.

D

D

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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Pick up a flat rock,

D

D

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C

C

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A

A

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E

E

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A

A

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D

D

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E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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skip it across Green River.

Welllllll!

Verse 3

E

E

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Up at Cody's camp I spent my days,

B

B

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E

E

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oh,

With flat car riders and cross- tie walkers.

Old Cody, Junior took me over,

C

C

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Said, "You're gonna find

the world is smould'rin'.

A

A

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And if you get lost come on home to

Outro 1

Green River."

E

E

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B

B

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E

E

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D

D

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E

E

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Chords

E
Bm
D
B
C
A

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Green River?

The original key of Green River by Minutemen is E major.

What are the main chords for Green River?

The primary chords used in Green River are E, Bm, D, B, C, A.

Do I need a capo to play Green River?

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

Is Green River beginner-friendly on guitar?

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

What is the tempo (BPM) of Green River?

The tempo of Green River is approximately 158 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Green River?

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