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Make Me A River

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[Verse 1]
In the moFmrning when I rAbise, DbJesus be my Bbmeyes
BeFmfore the day rushes Abin, with DbYou is where I bBbmegin
As you sFming over me with Your lAbove
I will sDbing praise for all You have dBbmone
Fill my hFmeart as I hunger for AbYou
Fill my mDbind with Your wisdom, Your mBbmercy, Your truth
[Chorus]
FaAbther, make me a rFmiver
Come, Living WaEbter, flow through Dbme
YAbou are the One that I thFmirst for
So come, Living WaEbter, flow through Dbme
[Verse 2]
GFmuide every step I tAbake, LordDb,let me not wander Bbmaway
Father, Fmfill every word I Abspeak
With the sDbame grace that You’ve given Bbmme
Touch the wFmorld with my hands, they are YoAburs
Let my lDbove show the lost that BbmYou are the Lord
[Chorus]
FaAbther, make me a rFmiver
Come, Living WaEbter, flow through Dbme
YAbou are the One that I thFmirst for
So come, Living WaEbter, flow through Dbme
[Bridge]
Make me a rAbiver,  Make me a river
Let the river fFmlowEb,               DbLet tFmhe EbrivDber flow
[Chorus]
FaAbther, make me a rFmiver
Come, Living WaEbter, flow through Dbme
YAbou are the One that I thFmirst for
So come, Living WaEbter, flow through Dbme
[Tag]
Let the river fAblowFm  
Let the river fEblowDb  
Let the river fAblowFm  
Let the river fEblowDb  

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Make Me A River

by Casting Crowns

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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Bbm

[Verse 1]

Fm Ab Db Bbm

In the morning when I rise, Jesus be my eyes

Fm Ab Db Bbm

Before the day rushes in, with You is where I begin

Fm Ab

As you sing over me with Your love

Db Bbm

I will sing praise for all You have done

Fm Ab

Fill my heart as I hunger for You

Db Bbm

Fill my mind with Your wisdom, Your mercy, Your truth

[Chorus]

Ab Fm

Father, make me a river

Eb Db

Come, Living Water, flow through me

Ab Fm

You are the One that I thirst for

Eb Db

So come, Living Water, flow through me

[Verse 2]

Fm Ab Db Bbm

Guide every step I take, Lord,let me not wander away

Fm Ab

Father, fill every word I speak

Db Bbm

With the same grace that You’ve given me

Fm Ab

Touch the world with my hands, they are Yours

Db Bbm

Let my love show the lost that You are the Lord

[Chorus]

Ab Fm

Father, make me a river

Eb Db

Come, Living Water, flow through me

Ab Fm

You are the One that I thirst for

Eb Db

So come, Living Water, flow through me

[Bridge]

Make me a river, Make me a river

Fm Eb Db Fm Eb Db

Let the river flow, Let the river flow

[Chorus]

Ab Fm

Father, make me a river

Eb Db

Come, Living Water, flow through me

Ab Fm

You are the One that I thirst for

Eb Db

So come, Living Water, flow through me

[Tag]

Ab Fm

Let the river flow

Eb Db

Let the river flow

Ab Fm

Let the river flow

Eb Db

Let the river flow

About Make Me A River Chords by Casting Crowns

Learn how to play Make Me A River by Casting Crowns with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Make Me A River chords”, “Make Me A River guitar chords”, or “Casting Crowns Make Me A 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 Make Me A River chords and for experienced players who want accurate Make Me A River lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fm, Ab, Db, Bbm, Eb.

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What key is "Make Me A River" in?

The chords for "Make Me A River" show the original chord names (including Fm, Ab, Db, Bbm, Eb). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.