Now playing

River

Chords

4.717 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

River
Key D  no capo
[Intro]
D
[Verse 1]
DRiver, you heard my Afirst cry as a Dbaby
And, Glike my Mom, you Asang me lullaDbies
  GYou knew my fishing Apole
When DI was eight years Gold
And, Driver, you Anever told me Dlies
[Chorus]
  ARiver, I can Gsee you from my Dwindow
  GYour muddy water Amakes me feel aDlone
  GRiver, you keep Aflowing
Like you Dknow just where you're Ggoing
But, Driver, will you Aever take me Dhome
[Verse 2]
  DRiver I'm not Aproud of what I've Ddone
  GSomehow my fishing Apole became a Dgun
Through these Gprison bars 
I Asee that Dyou're still running Gfree
DBut river AI've got no place to Drun
[Chorus]
  ARiver I can Gsee you from my Dwindow
  GYour muddy water Amakes me feel aDlone
  GRiver you keep Aflowing 
Like you Dknow just where you're Ggoing
But Driver will you Aever take me Dhome
[Outro]
  ARiver I can Gsee you from my Dwindow
  GYour muddy water Amakes me feel aDlone
  GRiver you keep Aflowing 
Like you Dknow just where you're Ggoing

All chords in this song (3)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

River

by David Allan Coe

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

River

Key D no capo

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

D A D

River, you heard my first cry as a baby

G A D

And, like my Mom, you sang me lullabies

G A

You knew my fishing pole

D G

When I was eight years old

D A D

And, river, you never told me lies

[Chorus]

A G D

River, I can see you from my window

G A D

Your muddy water makes me feel alone

G A

River, you keep flowing

D G

Like you know just where you're going

D A D

But, river, will you ever take me home

[Verse 2]

D A D

River I'm not proud of what I've done

G A D

Somehow my fishing pole became a gun

Through these prison bars

A D G

I see that you're still running free

D A D

But river I've got no place to run

[Chorus]

A G D

River I can see you from my window

G A D

Your muddy water makes me feel alone

G A

River you keep flowing

D G

Like you know just where you're going

D A D

But river will you ever take me home

[Outro]

A G D

River I can see you from my window

G A D

Your muddy water makes me feel alone

G A

River you keep flowing

D G

Like you know just where you're going

About River Chords by David Allan Coe

Learn how to play River by David Allan Coe with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “River chords”, “River guitar chords”, or “David Allan Coe 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 River chords and for experienced players who want accurate River lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, G.

FAQ — River by David Allan Coe

How do I play "River" by David Allan Coe on guitar?

Open the free chords for "River" by David Allan Coe 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 "River" by David Allan Coe free?

Yes. The chords for "River" by David Allan Coe are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "River" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "River" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "River"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "River" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "River" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "River" by David Allan Coe with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by David Allan Coe below.

What key is "River" in?

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