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Rivers and Roads Chords – Guitar
A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Start with gentle fingerpicking and build gradually. The ending should be full and powerful.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Am
A year from now we’ll all be gone
G F
All our friends will move away
C Am
And they’re going to better places
G F
But our friends will be gone away
Chorus
C Am G F
Rivers and roads, rivers and roads
C Am G F
Rivers till I reach you
Verse 2
C Am
Nothing is as it has been
G F
And I miss your face like hell
C Am
And I guess it’s just as well
G F
But I miss your face like hell
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am G F. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rivers and Roads"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G and F.
Is "Rivers and Roads" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rivers and Roads" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Rivers and Roads"?
It was written by The Head and the Heart, and released in 2011.
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Rivers and Roads Chords – Ukulele
A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Start with gentle fingerpicking and build gradually. The ending should be full and powerful.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Am
A year from now we’ll all be gone
G F
All our friends will move away
C Am
And they’re going to better places
G F
But our friends will be gone away
Chorus
C Am G F
Rivers and roads, rivers and roads
C Am G F
Rivers till I reach you
Verse 2
C Am
Nothing is as it has been
G F
And I miss your face like hell
C Am
And I guess it’s just as well
G F
But I miss your face like hell
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am G F. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rivers and Roads"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G and F.
Is "Rivers and Roads" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rivers and Roads" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Rivers and Roads"?
It was written by The Head and the Heart, and released in 2011.
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Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Rivers and Roads Chords – Piano
A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Start with gentle fingerpicking and build gradually. The ending should be full and powerful.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Am
A year from now we’ll all be gone
G F
All our friends will move away
C Am
And they’re going to better places
G F
But our friends will be gone away
Chorus
C Am G F
Rivers and roads, rivers and roads
C Am G F
Rivers till I reach you
Verse 2
C Am
Nothing is as it has been
G F
And I miss your face like hell
C Am
And I guess it’s just as well
G F
But I miss your face like hell
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am G F. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rivers and Roads"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G and F.
Is "Rivers and Roads" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rivers and Roads" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Rivers and Roads"?
It was written by The Head and the Heart, and released in 2011.
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Amtap to play
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Ftap to play
Rivers and Roads Chords – Banjo
A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Start with gentle fingerpicking and build gradually. The ending should be full and powerful.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Am
A year from now we’ll all be gone
G F
All our friends will move away
C Am
And they’re going to better places
G F
But our friends will be gone away
Chorus
C Am G F
Rivers and roads, rivers and roads
C Am G F
Rivers till I reach you
Verse 2
C Am
Nothing is as it has been
G F
And I miss your face like hell
C Am
And I guess it’s just as well
G F
But I miss your face like hell
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am G F. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rivers and Roads"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G and F.
Is "Rivers and Roads" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rivers and Roads" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Rivers and Roads"?
It was written by The Head and the Heart, and released in 2011.
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Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Rivers and Roads Chords – Mandolin
A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Start with gentle fingerpicking and build gradually. The ending should be full and powerful.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Am
A year from now we’ll all be gone
G F
All our friends will move away
C Am
And they’re going to better places
G F
But our friends will be gone away
Chorus
C Am G F
Rivers and roads, rivers and roads
C Am G F
Rivers till I reach you
Verse 2
C Am
Nothing is as it has been
G F
And I miss your face like hell
C Am
And I guess it’s just as well
G F
But I miss your face like hell
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am G F. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rivers and Roads"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G and F.
Is "Rivers and Roads" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rivers and Roads" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Rivers and Roads"?
It was written by The Head and the Heart, and released in 2011.
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Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Rivers and Roads Chords – Harmonica
A beautiful, emotional indie folk song about growing apart from loved ones.
Indie Folk (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Start with gentle fingerpicking and build gradually. The ending should be full and powerful.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
C Am
A year from now we’ll all be gone
G F
All our friends will move away
C Am
And they’re going to better places
G F
But our friends will be gone away
Chorus
C Am G F
Rivers and roads, rivers and roads
C Am G F
Rivers till I reach you
Verse 2
C Am
Nothing is as it has been
G F
And I miss your face like hell
C Am
And I guess it’s just as well
G F
But I miss your face like hell
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 4 chords in the key of C: C Am G F. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: The F barre chord is the tricky one — use Fmaj7 (skip the low E and A strings) while you build finger strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Rivers and Roads"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, G and F.
Is "Rivers and Roads" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Rivers and Roads" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Rivers and Roads"?
It was written by The Head and the Heart, and released in 2011.