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Ride The River

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Chord Shapes
Esus4=0,0,2,2,5,5
D5=x,x,0,2,3,5
[Intro]
 A   Asus4   Esus4(x2) A7  
D Dsus4 D5 A Asus4 Esus4 E F#m E A Asus4 Esus4
[Verse]
Floatin' Adown that old river boy, all my worries far behind,A7  
Floatin' Ddown that old river boy, leave old memories way beAhind,
YesterEday is slowly fadin',
All my F#mlife, I've been Ewaitin', for this Atime.
[Verse]
Floatin' Adown that old river boy, leaves me feelin' good inside,A7  
Floatin' Ddown that old river boy, tryin' to get to the other Aside,
YesterEday is slowly fadin',
I been F#mwaitin', now forEever, for this Aride.
[Refrain]
ARide the river in this boat, ride the river.
ARide Asus4the river Esus4in this boat, ride the river.A7  
DRide Dsus4the river D5in this boat, ride the river.
ARide Asus4the river Esus4in this boat, ride the river.E  F#m  E  A  Asus4  Esus4  
[Interlude]
 A   Asus4   Esus4(x2) A7  
 D   Dsus4   D5   A   Asus4   Esus4   E   F#m   E   A   Asus4   Esus4(x2)
[Verse]
Floatin' Adown that old river boy, all my worries far behind,A7  
Floatin' Ddown that old river boy, leave old memories way beAhind,
YesterEday is slowly fadin',
I been F#mwaitin', now forEever, for this Aride.Asus4  Esus4  
[Refrain]
ARide the river in this boat, ride the river.
ARide Asus4the river Esus4in this boat, ride the river.A7  
DRide Dsus4the river D5in this boat, ride the river.
ARide Asus4the river Esus4in this boat, ride the river.E  F#m  E  A  Asus4  Esus4  
(repeat refrain while fade)

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The story behind the song

"Ride The River" captures a feeling of letting go, drifting along as worries fade into the distance. It paints a picture of being in a boat, floating down an old river, finding a deep sense of calm and feeling good inside. This relaxed, rootsy style is characteristic of J.J. Cale, who was known for his laconic delivery and shuffling boogie rhythm. The song appeared on The Road to Escondido, an album Cale created with Eric Clapton. It's a song that invites you to simply be present and enjoy the flow.

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Ride The River

by J.J. Cale

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Asus4

Esus4

Dsus4

F#m

Chord Shapes

Esus4=0,0,2,2,5,5

D5=x,x,0,2,3,5

[Intro]

A Asus4 Esus4 A7

(x2)

D Dsus4 D5 A Asus4 Esus4 E F#m E A Asus4 Esus4

[Verse]

A A7

Floatin' down that old river boy, all my worries far behind,

D A

Floatin' down that old river boy, leave old memories way behind,

Yesterday is slowly fadin',

F#m E A

All my life, I've been waitin', for this time.

[Verse]

A A7

Floatin' down that old river boy, leaves me feelin' good inside,

D A

Floatin' down that old river boy, tryin' to get to the other side,

Yesterday is slowly fadin',

F#m E A

I been waitin', now forever, for this ride.

[Refrain]

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

A Asus4 Esus4 A7

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

D Dsus4 D5

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

A Asus4 Esus4 E F#m E A Asus4 Esus4

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

[Interlude]

A Asus4 Esus4 A7

(x2)

D Dsus4 D5 A Asus4 Esus4 E F#m E A Asus4 Esus4

(x2)

[Verse]

A A7

Floatin' down that old river boy, all my worries far behind,

D A

Floatin' down that old river boy, leave old memories way behind,

Yesterday is slowly fadin',

F#m E A Asus4 Esus4

I been waitin', now forever, for this ride.

[Refrain]

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

A Asus4 Esus4 A7

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

D Dsus4 D5

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

A Asus4 Esus4 E F#m E A Asus4 Esus4

Ride the river in this boat, ride the river.

(repeat refrain while fade)

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