Manchester Orchestra - The River

tuning : 1/2 step down

intro : D A G

D A
i will fight the spirit
G D
with a sword in my side
A
cheat – what a way out
G
crack my rib
D A
wait to die
G D A
i think i know you best when i sleep
G
i think i know everything

D A G

D A
me and my brothers
G D
we have tongues sharp as knives
A
i found a way out
G D A
make a noise , close your eyes
G D A
i think i talk to you best when i sing
G
i sing about almost everything

D
oh god i need it
so let me see again
take me to the river
and let me see again
G
oh my god
D
let me see again
G
oh my god
D
let me see again
let me see again

D A G

D A
grace taught her daughter
G D
daily on , strained to be
A
god how i feel it
G D A
fetter pride to your feet
G D A
i’m gonna leave you the first chance i get
G D A
i’m gonna leave you the first chance i get
G D A
i’m gonna leave you the first chance i get
G ( rest ) D
i’m gonna leave you . . . . . . the first chance i . . . get

D
oh god i need it
i was wrong again
take me to the river
and make me clean again
G
oh my god
D
make me clean again
G
and oh my god
D
let me see again