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River

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Capo 1 (Original key of recording)
[Intro]
EmG Cadd9
      (x2)
[Verse 1]
Em                    G               Cadd9
Some days I can't say why I'm feeling lonely
Em                 G                Cadd9
Some days I am too proud to ask for help
      Em                  G
And I stumble through the noise
Cadd9
Trying to find some peace
  Am7             Em7           D
A stranger in the crowd, I lose myself
[Chorus]
           Cadd9       G
So, I walk down to the river
          Cadd9                G
Where the troubles, they can't find me
        Cadd9          Em
Let the waters there remind me
               D              Bm
The sun will be there when we wake
       Cadd9       G
I walk down to the river
         Cadd9          G
Though I might not understand it
         Cadd9        Em
It's not always as we planned it
             D               Bm
But we grow stronger when we break
           EmCadd9 G  D
         (   )       
So, I walk down - to the river
       EmCadd9 G  D
     (   )       
I walk down - to the river
[Verse 2]
Em                    G          Cadd9
This raging world can get so overwhelming
Em            G               Cadd9
Looking for a meaning when it won't make sense
      Em               G
In my head its getting loud
       Cadd9
Like i can't outrun this cloud
   Am7             Em7             D
No matter where i go well there i am
[Chorus]
           Cadd9       G
So, I walk down to the river
          Cadd9                G
Where the troubles, they can't find me
        Cadd9          Em
Let the waters there remind me
               D              Bm
The sun will be there when we wake
       Cadd9       G
I walk down to the river
         Cadd9          G
Though I might not understand it
         Cadd9        Em
It's not always as we planned it
             D               Bm
But we grow stronger when we break
           EmCadd9 G  D
         (   )       
So, I walk down - to the river
       EmCadd9 G  D
     (   )       
I walk down - to the river
[Bridge]
        Dm
Let the calm pull me under
Am7
Far beyond the thunder
C                      G  D
Tell me it will all be ok
        Dm
Let the waves take all my worries
Am7
Conquer them with fury
        C        G       D
Give me shelter, be my escape
[Chorus]
(Play quieter and strum one
downward stroke for each chord)
           Cadd9       G
So, I walk down to the river
          Cadd9                G
Where the troubles, they can't find me
        Cadd9          Em
Let the waters there remind me
               D              Bm
The sun will be there when we wake (pause)
(resume full strumming pattern)
       Cadd9       G
I walk down to the river
         Cadd9          G
Though I might not understand it
         Cadd9        Em
It's not always as we planned it
             D               Bm
But we grow stronger when we break
           EmCadd9 G  D
         (   )       
So, I walk down - to the river
       EmCadd9 G  D
     (   )       
I walk down - to the river
       EmCadd9 G  D
     (   )       
I walk down - to the river
       EmCadd9 G  D
     (   )       
I walk down - to the river (to the river)
  EmD Cadd9   G  D
(  ()  )         
              to the river
       EmCadd9G          D
     (   )            
I walk down ----  oh, oh, oh, oh
             Em    Cadd9
           (        )
To the river oh, oh, oh
G           D
Oh, oh, oh, oh (hold)

River chords and lyrics

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

Capo 1 (Original key of recording)
[Intro]
Em  G  Cadd9  (x2)
[Verse 1]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
(Play quieter and strum one
downward stroke for each chord)
(resume full strumming pattern)

River Chords by Josh Groban

Learn how to play River by Josh Groban with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “River chords”, “River guitar chords”, or “Josh Groban 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 Em, G, Cadd9, Am7, Em7, D.

Frequently asked questions about River

How do I play "River" by Josh Groban 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 Josh Groban with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Josh Groban below.

What key is "River" in?

The chords for "River" show the original chord names (including Em, G, Cadd9, Am7, Em7, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.