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Key: Bb major•
Intro 1
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Eb
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6

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Verse 1
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How old was I when
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I first seen old Rivers?
F
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Well, just can_ 't recall
B
B
2

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when he wer_ en't around.
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Well, that old feller sure done
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a heap of work,
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Spent his whole life walking
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plowed ground.
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He had a one -room shack
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not far from us,
F
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And well, we was about as poor as him
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And he had one old mule

he called Midnight
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Eb
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And I'd trail along after them

He used to plow them roads
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straight and deep
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And I'd come along there behind
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Of bust_ ing up clods
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with my own two feet
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Old Rivers was a friend of mine

When the sun would get high
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and that mule would work
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And old Rivers would finally say, whoa
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He'd wipe his brow and
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lean back on the reins
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F
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And talk about a place he
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was gonna go
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Sayin' one of these days
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I'm gon_ na climb that mountain
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Walk up there among them cloud_ s
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When the cotton's high

and the corn's a -growin'
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And there ain't no fields
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B
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2

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to plow
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Got a letter today
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from the folks back home
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2

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F#
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B
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2

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They're all fine, crops are dry

Down near the end,
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B
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2

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F#
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B
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2

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A#
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Mom said I guess you know, rivers die
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2

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E
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I sit here now, this new cloud earth,
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2

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trying to find me a little shade
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B
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2

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with the sun beating down
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across the fields I see,
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2

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F#
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B
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2

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that view for rivers and me.
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6

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E
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Now one of these days,
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2

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F#
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I'm going to climb that mountain,
B
B
2

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E
E

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walk up there among them cloud_ s,
B
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2

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When the cotton's high
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and the corn's a -grow_ in'
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B
2

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E
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And there ain't no fields to plow
B
B
2

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With the sun beatin' down

across the fields I see
B
B
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That mule, old rivers,

and me you

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

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Chords

  • Bb

  • Eb

    6

  • F

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

  • E

  • A#

  • D#

    6

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Old Rivers?

The original key of Old Rivers by Red Sovine is Bb major.

What are the main chords for Old Rivers?

The primary chords used in Old Rivers are Bb, Eb, F, Cb, B, F#.

Do I need a capo to play Old Rivers?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Is Old Rivers beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bb, Eb, F, Cb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Old Rivers?

The tempo of Old Rivers is approximately 120 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Old Rivers?

You can easily change the key of Old Rivers 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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Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Old Rivers. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Old Rivers?

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