River Man original guitar chords by 
Nick Drake 
How did you like the song?
More songs by Nick Drake
Discover chords for more songs to play
Popular chords globally
Most played chords & tabs across all users
Recently added
Recently added chords & tabs
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.
Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for River Man. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.
Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Nick Drake.
Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add River Man to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.
You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for River Man by Nick Drake on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.