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Cuyahoga

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R.E.M. – Cuyahoga
BASS INTRO [CAN BE PLAYED ON GUITAR]
G|-D-----------G-7---7-----Em------------G-77-77-7-|
D|--7---7-7---5---5--5----9---99-9---5--5--5--|
A|-5---5-----------------7---7--7-------------|
E|--------------------------------------------| × 1
VERSE 1
Let's Dput our heads toGgether
and Emstart a new Gcountry up.
Our Dfather's father's Gfather tried,
eEmrased the parts he Gdidn't like.
Let's Dtry to fill it in,G  
Embank the quarry Griver, swim.
DWe knee-skinned it Gyou and me;
EmWe knee-skinned that Griver red.
BRIDGE
EmThis is where we Bmwalked,
Emthis is where we F#mswam.
EmTake a picture here,Bm  
Emtake a souvenir.D  
VERSE 2
This Dland is the land of Gours,
this Emriver runs red Gover it.
DWe knee-skinned it Gyou and me;
Emwe knee-skinned that Griver red.
And we Dgathered up our Gfriends,
Embank the quarry Griver, swim.
DWe knee-skinned it Gyou and me;
Emunderneath the Griver bed.
BRIDGE
EmThis is where we Bmwalked,
Emthis is where we F#mswam.
EmTake a picture here,Bm  
Emtake a souvenir.D  
CHORUS
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga.D  A  
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga, is DgonEme.G  
VERSE 3
Let's Dput our heads Gtogether,
Emstart a new Gcountry up.
DUnderneath the Griver bed
we Emburned the river down.G  
BRIDGE
EmThis is where they Bmwalked, swam,
Emhunted, danced and F#msang.
EmTake a picture here,Bm  
Emtake a souvenir.D  
CHORUS
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga.D  A  
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga, is DgonEme.G  
BREAK
ReBmwrite the book and Arule the pages,
Gsaving face, secured in faith.
BmBury, burn the Awaste
GBehind you.
G|-D-----------G-7---7-----Em------------G-77-77-7-|
D|--7---7-7---5---5--5----9---99-9---5--5--5--|
A|-5---5-----------------7---7--7-------------|
E|--------------------------------------------| × 1
VERSE 4
This Dland is the land of Gours,
this Emriver runs red Gover it.
DWe are not your Gallies,
Emwe can not Gdefend.
BRIDGE
EmThis is where they Bmwalked,
Emthis is where they F#mswam.
EmTake a picture here,Bm  
Emtake a souvenir.D  
CHORUS × 2
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga.D  A  
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga, is DgonEme.G  
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga.D  A  
    D  EmCuyaGhoBmga, is DgonEme.G  
D

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The story behind the song

"Cuyahoga" explores the themes of environmental pollution, specifically referencing the Cuyahoga River, and the historical treatment of American Indians. Guitarist Peter Buck described the song as a metaphor for America's lost promises, connecting the river's condition to the displacement of Indigenous peoples. Despite these grim subjects, the lyrics carry a sense of optimism, partnership, and community, serving as a "call to arms" for a new beginning. It's a song that speaks to both historical wrongs and the hope for a better future.

AI-written from these sources:Cuyahoga (song) — Wikipedia ↗R.E.M. — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Cuyahoga

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R.E.M. – Cuyahoga

BASS INTRO [CAN BE PLAYED ON GUITAR]

D G Em G

G|-------------7---7------------------77-77-7-|

D|--7---7-7---5---5--5----9---99-9---5--5--5--|

A|-5---5-----------------7---7--7-------------|

E|--------------------------------------------| × 1

VERSE 1

D G

Let's put our heads together

Em G

and start a new country up.

D G

Our father's father's father tried,

Em G

erased the parts he didn't like.

D G

Let's try to fill it in,

Em G

bank the quarry river, swim.

D G

We knee-skinned it you and me;

Em G

We knee-skinned that river red.

BRIDGE

Em Bm

This is where we walked,

Em F#m

this is where we swam.

Em Bm

Take a picture here,

Em D

take a souvenir.

VERSE 2

D G

This land is the land of ours,

Em G

this river runs red over it.

D G

We knee-skinned it you and me;

Em G

we knee-skinned that river red.

D G

And we gathered up our friends,

Em G

bank the quarry river, swim.

D G

We knee-skinned it you and me;

Em G

underneath the river bed.

BRIDGE

Em Bm

This is where we walked,

Em F#m

this is where we swam.

Em Bm

Take a picture here,

Em D

take a souvenir.

CHORUS

D Em G Bm D A

Cuyahoga.

D Em G Bm D Em G

Cuyahoga, is gone.

VERSE 3

D G

Let's put our heads together,

Em G

start a new country up.

D G

Underneath the river bed

Em G

we burned the river down.

BRIDGE

Em Bm

This is where they walked, swam,

Em F#m

hunted, danced and sang.

Em Bm

Take a picture here,

Em D

take a souvenir.

CHORUS

D Em G Bm D A

Cuyahoga.

D Em G Bm D Em G

Cuyahoga, is gone.

BREAK

Bm A

Rewrite the book and rule the pages,

saving face, secured in faith.

Bm A

Bury, burn the waste

Behind you.

D G Em G

G|-------------7---7------------------77-77-7-|

D|--7---7-7---5---5--5----9---99-9---5--5--5--|

A|-5---5-----------------7---7--7-------------|

E|--------------------------------------------| × 1

VERSE 4

D G

This land is the land of ours,

Em G

this river runs red over it.

D G

We are not your allies,

Em G

we can not defend.

BRIDGE

Em Bm

This is where they walked,

Em F#m

this is where they swam.

Em Bm

Take a picture here,

Em D

take a souvenir.

CHORUS × 2

D Em G Bm D A

Cuyahoga.

D Em G Bm D Em G

Cuyahoga, is gone.

D Em G Bm D A

Cuyahoga.

D Em G Bm D Em G

Cuyahoga, is gone.

About Cuyahoga Chords by R.E.M.

Learn how to play Cuyahoga by R.E.M. with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Cuyahoga chords”, “Cuyahoga guitar chords”, or “R.E.M. Cuyahoga 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 Cuyahoga chords and for experienced players who want accurate Cuyahoga lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, D, G, Em, A, Bm.

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