Easy Guitar Chords·Learn Any Song·Beginner Lessons
Down to the River thumbnail

Down to the River

Buck Owens

02:50

GDCD7Em7

How to play Down to the River on guitar

Down to the River by Buck Owens uses 5 chords: G, D, C, D7, Em7. It's a relatively easy song — great for guitarists at any level.

DifficultyEasy
Duration02:50
Chords5
G[singing]D GI'm a-goin' down,Ddown,Gdown toCthe river andGthere ain't nobody gonna have to hold myDhand. I'm a-goin'Gdown,Ddown,Gdown toCthe river. GonnaGbury my troubles in theDriver bottomGsand. You said goodbye to meDthis mornin' andD7slowly walked out ofEm7my life.GI don't know howCI'll live without you.D7I only know I've
🎸

Full arrangement in the app

Get the complete chord chart synced to the music, auto-scroll, and a built-in guitar tuner.

Get it onGoogle Play

What chords are in Down to the River by Buck Owens?

Down to the River by Buck Owens uses 5 chords: G, D, C, D7, Em7. These chords cover the full arrangement of the song.

Do I need a capo to play Down to the River by Buck Owens?

No capo is needed for Down to the River. The chord shapes (G, D, C, D7, Em7) are all standard open positions that can be played without one. To play the full arrangement with a capo or customize it to your preferences, download the Strum app.

Is Down to the River hard to play on guitar?

Down to the River is a relatively easy song to play on guitar. With 5 chords (G, D, C, D7, Em7), even beginners can get a handle on it with consistent practice. Focus on smooth chord transitions and keeping a steady strumming rhythm.

Can a beginner play Down to the River on guitar?

Yes — Down to the River is a great beginner guitar song. It only uses 5 chords, keeping the arrangement accessible while you're still building technique. Practice each chord shape on its own before working on transitions between them.

How long is Down to the River by Buck Owens?

Down to the River by Buck Owens is 02:50 long. The full guitar chord arrangement covers the complete song — verses, chorus, and any bridge or outro sections.

About Strum

Strum is a guitar app for mobile that syncs chord charts to the music in real time. On Strum, you can generate the guitar arrangement to any audio in the world within minutes. Learn any song — from beginner-friendly 3-chord songs to complex arrangements — without jumping between YouTube and a tab site. Auto-scroll, slow-down mode, and a built-in guitar tuner included.

Download free on iOS →
Easy Guitar Chords·Learn Any Song·Beginner Lessons