Down by the River Chords
by Neil Young
Down by the River by Neil Young is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of Em. It uses the chords Em7, A, Cmaj7, Bm, D and G. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
Intro: Em7 A Em7 A
Em7 A
Be on my side, I'll be on your side,
Em7 A
there's no reason for you to hide.
Em7 A
It's so hard for me, stayin' here all alone,
Em7 A Cmaj7 Bm
when you could be takin' me for a ride, yeah.
Cmaj7 Bm Cmaj7
She could drag me, over the rainbow,
Bm D
and send me away.
G D D A G D D A
Down by the riv er, I shot my ba by.
G D D A Em7 A Em7 A
Down by the riv er, dead.
Em7 A
You take my hand, I'll take your hand.
Em7 A
Together we may get away.
Em7 A
This much madness is, too much sorrow.
Em7 A Cmaj7 Bm
It's impossible to make it today.
Cmaj7 Bm Cmaj7
She could drag me, over the rainbow,
Bm D
and send me away.
G D D A G D D A
Down by the riv er, I shot my ba by.
G D D A Em7 A Em7 A
Down by the riv er, dead.