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The River
by Strawbs
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About The River Chords by Strawbs
Learn how to play The River by Strawbs with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The River chords”, “The River guitar chords”, or “Strawbs The 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 The River chords and for experienced players who want accurate The River lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, Fmaj7#11, F, Em, C, G.
FAQ — The River by Strawbs
How do I play "The River" by Strawbs on guitar?
Open the free chords for "The River" by Strawbs on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.
Are the chords for "The River" by Strawbs free?
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Can I transpose "The River" to a different key?
Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "The River" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.
Can I see chord diagrams for "The River"?
Yes. Tap any chord in "The River" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.
Is "The River" easy to play on guitar?
Many players learn "The River" by Strawbs with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Strawbs below.
What key is "The River" in?
The chords for "The River" show the original chord names (including E, Fmaj7#11, F, Em, C, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.