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River

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A/B  x-2-2-2-2-x
[Intro]
E A E
[Verse 1]
E                A      E                A
Roly-oly on now, river  Roly-oly on your way
E               A    A7  F#      B     E
Roly-oly on now river    Wash my cares away
E
River so wide and so deep, wake the sandman from his sleep
A                 B                   E
River remind him, he has a promise to keep
[Chorus]
G#m             A      G#m              A
Roll on, mighty river  Running wild and free
G#m            A      F#               B
Get along now, river  Bring a dream to me
E        A       E        A      E                A
Hey now, river   Go down, River  Don't slow down, river
F#      A/B      E
Bring a dream to me
[Verse 2]
E                A     A7  E                A    A7
Roly-oly on now, river     Roly-oly on your way
E               A     A7  F#      A/B       E
Roly-oly on now river     Take my troubles away
E
Robin Hood river, roll on. Go steal a dream from the dawn
A                     B                           E
River, you'll find me where all the dreamers have gone
[Chorus]
G#m             A      G#m              A
Roll on, mighty river  Running wild and free
G#m            A          F#               B
Get along now, river  And bring a dream to me
E        A      E        A
Hey now, river  Go down, River
           E     A      F#         A/B      E
Don't slow down, river  Bring that dream to me
[Outro]
E A E

River chords and lyrics

Free chords for River by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
E A E
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
E A E

River Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play River by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “River chords”, “River guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison 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 A/B, E, A, A7, F#, B.

Frequently asked questions about River

How do I play "River" by Roy Orbison on guitar?

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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 Roy Orbison with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Roy Orbison below.

What key is "River" in?

The chords for "River" show the original chord names (including A/B, E, A, A7, F#, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.