Down by the River Guitar Chords

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Key
Em Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Em · A
How to Play

Step-by-Step Guide


1
Two chords

Just Em and A. Neil Young keeps it beautifully simple.

2
Loose strum

Play with a loose, grunge-before-grunge feel. Let it ring and sustain.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Em
Be on my side, I’ll be on your side, baby.
A
There is no reason for you to hide.
Em
It’s so hard for me staying here all alone
A
When you could be taking me for a ride.
 

Chorus

 
Em
Down by the river,
A
I shot my baby.
Em
Down by the river,
A
Dead, oh, shot her dead.