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Shallow Rivers chords by
Dan Fogelberg
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Key: E major•
Intro 1
D
D

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Verse 1
G
G

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D

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Shallow rivers run between us
Em
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A
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Where a stone may never sink.
G
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Though we taste, we are left thirsty
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D

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A
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For a deep and soulful drink.
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D

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Verse 2

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G

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Narrow channels, barely open
Em
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Fraught with dangers out of view;
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G

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In the current, we are helpless
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D

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A

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Still I cling to you.
Verse 3
C
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(Chorus) Grab me woman, take me
G
G

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under,
Am
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D

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G

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Till I can't tell up from down.
C
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We have barely got our feet wet
D
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And I want, I want to drown.
Interlude 1
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Am
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Dsus4
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Verse 4
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Shallow rivers run between us

Never mind the nevermore,
Em
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A

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Up ahead the
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water quickens;
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A

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I can hear those rapids roar.
Verse 5
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A

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Narrow channels, barely open
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Flood the waves with treachery,
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Hope I long to see the sunrise
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On a peaceful sea.
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(Chorus)
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Em

  • A

  • C

  • Am

  • Dsus4

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Shallow Rivers by Dan Fogelberg is E major.

The primary chords used in Shallow Rivers are E, A, F#m, B, D, Bm.

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

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, A, F#m, B, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Shallow Rivers is approximately 133 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Shallow Rivers 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 Shallow Rivers. 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 Dan Fogelberg.

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