Verse 1
D Em7 F#m7 Bsus B
Shall we gather at the ri - ver,
Em7 A2 A7
Where bright angel feet have trod;
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7
With its crystal tide for – ev - er
Em A7 D
Flowing by the throne of God?
G Em7 F#m7 Bm7
Yes, we’ll gather at the ri - ver,
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The beautiful, the beautiful ri - ver,
G Em7 F#m7 Bsus
Gather with the saints at the ri - ver
B Em A7/C# A7 D
That flows by the throne of God.
Verse 2
D Em7 F#m7 Bsus B
On the bosom of the ri - ver,
Em7 A2 A7
Where the Saviour King we own,
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7
We shall meet, and sorrow ne - ver
Em A7 D
‘Neath the glory of the throne (Chorus)
Verse 3
D Em7 F#m7 Bsus B
Ere we reach the shining ri - ver,
Em7 A2 A7
Lay we ev’ry burden down;
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Grace our spirits will deli - verer,
Em A7 D
And provide a robe and crown. (Chorus)
Verse 4
D Em7 F#m7 Bsus B
Soon we'll reach the shining ri - ver,
Em7 A2 A7
Soon our pilgrimage will cease;
D Em7 F#m7 Bm7
Soon our happy hearts will qui - ver
Em A7 D
With the melody of peace (Chorus)