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River Man chords by
Nick Drake
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5.0 (6)
Key: C minor•
Intro 1
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Verse 1
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Betty came by on her way
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Said she had a word to say
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About things today and fallen leaves
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Said she hadn't
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heard the news
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Hadn't had the time to choose
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A way to lose, but she believes
Chorus 1
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Going to see the river man
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Going to tell him all I can
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About the plan for lilac time
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If he tells me all he knows
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About the way his river flows
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And all night shows in summertime
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Interlude 1
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Verse 2
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Betty said
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she prayed today
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For the sky to blow away
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Or maybe stay, she wasn't sure
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For when she thought
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of summer rain
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Calling for her mind again
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She lost the pain
Chorus 2

And stayed for more
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Going to see the river man
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Going to tell him all I can
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About the ban on feeling free
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If he tells me all he knows
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About the way his river flows
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I don't suppose it's meant for me
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Outro 1
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Oh, how they come and go
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Oh, how they come and go
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • A

  • Am

  • C

  • F

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of River Man by Nick Drake is C minor.

The primary chords used in River Man are C, Cm, Eb, Ab.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like C, Cm, Eb, Ab, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of River Man is approximately 114 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of River Man 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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