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River Running chords by
Bert Jansch
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
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Em
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A
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Bm
Bm
2

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River run
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ning down to the ocean
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A
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Bm
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2

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Wash the colours bright,

wash out the hatred
D
D

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hidden in our sad hearts
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Bm
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2

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Set our souls to rights,
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G

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a river runnin' down to the ocean,
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A

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Bm
Bm
2

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be our guidin' light.
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Bm
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2

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D
D

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I like the flowers
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high on the mountains
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Bm
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2

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Clinging on for all their might
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So many precious lives,
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so many col ours
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Bm
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So many diamonds in the night
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Sweet little precious
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flower of the mountain
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Bm
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Bm
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2

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Be our guide at night
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When the rain comes,
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dancing in the valley
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Bm
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2

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Deep and dark the colours shine
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Each blade a glistening,
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each leaf a glowing
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Each one a star in its own right
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Yeah, when the rain comes,
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let the living colors
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Bm
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Be our guide at night
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A river runnin' down to the ocean
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Bm
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Wash the colours dry
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D

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We'll shed the hatred
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hidden in our sad hearts
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Bm
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Set our souls to riots, yeah
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River running down to the ocean
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Bm
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Be our guide of light
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Be our guide of light
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Bm
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Beyond the hide and hide
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Beyond the hide and hide

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • Em

  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of River Running by Bert Jansch is D major.

The primary chords used in River Running are D, Em, G, A, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

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

The tempo of River Running is approximately 90 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of River Running 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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