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Trouble River

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E     F#     EF# EF# EF# EF# EF# EF# EF#
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          E          F#           E     F#
There's a river runs through this valley
E        F#       E    F#
Cold and deep and black
E       F#     E    F#   E    F#          E   F#  E
Comin'  like a tombstone shadow across my back
     F# E   F# B                 E   F# E
Trouble river, six foot high and rising
     F#E  F#B                        EF# EF# EF# EF#
                                 |   |   |   |  
Trouble river, I can't keep from cryin'
       E       F#    E   F#
I woke up last night shakin'
E    F#         E    F#
Shakin'  from a dream
     E     F#       E       F#    E       F#      E  F#  E
That all I seen was smiling faces staring back at me
F# E   F# B                 E   F# E
Trouble river, six foot high and rising
     F#E  F#B                        EF# EF# EF# EF#
                                 |   |   |   |  
Trouble river, I can't keep from cryin'
                EF#
(Guitar solo) |   |...
       E        F#     E  F#
Snakes crawling in the hi house
    E     F#       E     F#
I'm stuck in muddy ground
  E         F#    E         F#
Tonight I'm gonna shed this skin
       E       F#            E      F#
'Cause water's risin'  and I goin'  down to
F# E   F# B                 E   F# E
Trouble river, six foot high and rising
     F#E  F#B                        EF# EF# EF# EF#
                                 |   |   |   |  
Trouble river, I can't keep from cryin'

Trouble River chords and lyrics

Free chords for Trouble River by Bruce Springsteen. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

(Guitar solo) | E F# |...

Trouble River Chords by Bruce Springsteen

Learn how to play Trouble River by Bruce Springsteen with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Trouble River chords”, “Trouble River guitar chords”, or “Bruce Springsteen Trouble 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 Trouble River chords and for experienced players who want accurate Trouble River lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, F#, B.

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Can I transpose "Trouble River" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Trouble River"?

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

Is "Trouble River" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Trouble River" in?

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