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Green River  
Intro:   G    Am    C   G  
GMy father’s father’s on the front porch rockin’
A Amfriend drops by; two old men talkin’
ReCmembering so many other summer GdaysC  Bm  Am  G  
Grandma’s in the kitchen cookin’
AmHound-dog’s on the back porch lookin’
The Crooster crows the same time every GdayC  Bm  Am  G  
CGreen River you’re still my home I Dmiss you
CGreen River why did I roam I Dmiss you
Sun sets slow on bluegrass meadows
Lamps are lit and casting shadows
We say goodbye to another perfect day
CGreen River you’re still my home
Green River why did I roam
Green River some day I’ll come home to Gstay

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Green River

by The Everly Brothers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Green River

G Am C G

Intro:

My father’s father’s on the front porch rockin’

A friend drops by; two old men talkin’

C G C Bm Am G

Remembering so many other summer days

Grandma’s in the kitchen cookin’

Hound-dog’s on the back porch lookin’

C G C Bm Am G

The rooster crows the same time every day

C D

Green River you’re still my home I miss you

C D

Green River why did I roam I miss you

Sun sets slow on bluegrass meadows

Lamps are lit and casting shadows

We say goodbye to another perfect day

Green River you’re still my home

Green River why did I roam

Green River some day I’ll come home to stay

About Green River Chords by The Everly Brothers

Learn how to play Green River by The Everly Brothers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Green River chords”, “Green River guitar chords”, or “The Everly Brothers Green River chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Green River chords and for experienced players who want accurate Green River lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, Am, C, A, Bm, D.

FAQ — Green River by The Everly Brothers

How do I play "Green River" by The Everly Brothers on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Green River" to a different key?

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Is "Green River" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Green River" by The Everly Brothers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Everly Brothers below.

What key is "Green River" in?

The chords for "Green River" show the original chord names (including G, Am, C, A, Bm, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.