Down By The River (acoustic) Chords
by Neil Young
Down By The River (acoustic) 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 Em7 A
Be on my side, I'll be on your side baby, there is no reason for you to hide
Em7 A Em7 A Cmaj7 Bm
It's so hard for me staying here all alone, when you could be taking me for a ride ooooh la la
Cmaj7 Bm Cmaj7 Bm D
She could drag me over the rainbow, and send me away
G D A G D A
Down by the river, I shot my baby
G D A Em7 A Em7 A
Down by the river......dead.....
verse 2:
Em7 A Em7 A
You take my hand, I'll take your hand, together we may get away
Em7 A Em7 A Cmaj7 Bm
This much madness is too much sorrow, it's impossible to make it today ooooh la la
Cmaj7 Bm Cmaj7 Bm D
She could drag me over the rainbow, and send me away
G D A G D A
Down by the river, I shot my baby
G D A Em7 A Em7 A
Down by the river....