Down to the River to Pray chords
An early version appeared in the 1867 collection Slave Songs of the United States. It is usually sung slowly with very simple accompaniment.
- Chords
- 3
- Level
- Beginner
- Time
- 4/4
How to play it
You need 3 chords: D, G and A. The change you'll make most is D to G, so practice switching between those two slowly before playing along.
Each box is one bar of 4/4 time. Strum the chord on the beat, and change when the next box starts. A slash means keep playing the same chord.
Questions
What chords are in Down to the River to Pray?
This arrangement uses D, G and A.
Is Down to the River to Pray easy to play on guitar?
Yes. It only needs 3 open chords, so it's a good beginner song.