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[Intro]
A
E
A
C G A
C G A
[Chorus]
ADown on the riverbed
EDown on the riverbed
ADown on the riverbed
I Casked my lover Gfor her AhandC  G  A  
[Verse 1]
A Ared tailed hawk circled overhead
A Ered tailed hawk circled overhead
A Ared tailed hawk circled overhead
"The Cchurch on the hill" was Gwhat she AsaidC  G  A  
[Verse 2]
A Amonster cloud like a big black hen
A Emonster cloud like a big black hen
A Amonster cloud like a big black hen
As Cshe drew houses Gin the AsandC  G  A  
[Chorus]
ADown on the riverbed
EDown on the riverbed
ADown on the riverbed
I Casked my lover Gfor her Ahand
I Casked my lover Gfor her Ahand
[Instrumental]
A
E
A
C  G  A
C  G  A
[Verse 3]
AThen I heard a train whistle blow
EThen I heard a train whistle blow
AThen I heard a train whistle blow
CAnd I knew it was Gtime to AgoC  G  A  
[Chorus]
ADown on the riverbed
EDown on the riverbed
ADown on the riverbed
I Casked my lover Gfor her Ahand
I Casked my lover Gfor her Ahand
I Casked my lover Gfor her Ahand
I Casked my lover Gfor her Ahand
[Instrumental]
A
E
A
C  G  A
C  G  A
A
E
A
C  G  A
C  G  A
C  G  A
C  G  A

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Down On The Riverbed

by Los Lobos

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

C G A

[Chorus]

Down on the riverbed

C G A C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

[Verse 1]

A red tailed hawk circled overhead

C G A C G A

"The church on the hill" was what she said

[Verse 2]

A monster cloud like a big black hen

C G A C G A

As she drew houses in the sand

[Chorus]

Down on the riverbed

C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

[Instrumental]

C G A

[Verse 3]

Then I heard a train whistle blow

C G A C G A

And I knew it was time to go

[Chorus]

Down on the riverbed

C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

C G A

I asked my lover for her hand

[Instrumental]

C G A

About Down On The Riverbed Chords by Los Lobos

Learn how to play Down On The Riverbed by Los Lobos with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Down On The Riverbed chords”, “Down On The Riverbed guitar chords”, or “Los Lobos Down On The Riverbed 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 Down On The Riverbed chords and for experienced players who want accurate Down On The Riverbed lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, C, G.

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What key is "Down On The Riverbed" in?

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