Life Is Like A River chords by Doc Watson
Guitar chords with lyrics
Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E) Key: Cm Difficulty: Novice --------------------------------- DOC WATSON - LIFE IS LIKE A RIVER --------------------------------- Intro: Cm Cm Cm Fm > . . . > . . . > . . . > . . . Cm Fm G Ab Cm > . . . > . . . > . . . > . . .
Verse 1:
Cm Fm
Life is like a river that runs to eternity
Cm Fm Ab Cm
And all must ride that river honey just like you and me
Fm
It's sometimes rough and muddy with rapids along the way
Cm Fm G Ab Cm
For some the trip is shorter but all must have their day
Chorus:
Eb Bb Cm G
There's no dark and rolling tide between you and me
Ab Cm
Lots of love and happiness, far as I can see
Post-Chorus:
G G G Ab Cm
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Cm
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Verse 2:
Cm Fm
There's a dark and muddy current that can sweep your boat from sight
Cm Fm G Ab Cm
If you pass that point of no return, there's a dark and endless night
Fm
There's also a mighty boatman and he's out there every day
Cm Fm G Ab Cm
Just put your life in his hands and you're safely on your way
Chorus:
Eb Bb Cm G
There's no dark and rolling tide between you and me
Ab Cm
Lots of love and happiness, far as I can see
Bridge:
Cm Cm Cm Fm
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Cm Fm G Ab Cm
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Cm Cm Cm Fm
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Cm Fm G Ab Cm
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Eb Bb Cm G
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G G G Ab Cm
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Cm
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Verse 3:
Cm Fm
We've rode this raging river when the banks were cavin' in
Cm Fm G Ab Cm
When the storms have almost beaten us we've always tried again
Fm
Let's keep the faith together encouraging our friends
Cm Fm G Ab Cm
Until we reach that crystal sea of life that never ends
Chorus:
Eb Bb Cm G
There's no dark and rolling tide between you and me
Ab Cm
Lots of love and happiness, far as I can see
Outro:
G G G Ab Cm
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