This version makes a correction for the previous versions C chord played at the end of the progression when
it should be an open Em chord.
Also, the chords are repositioned over the lyrics to better represent playing with the lyrics. One minor lyric
edit was also made
Em* is indicated as an open chord.
All other chords should be played as barre chords.
The low E string is left open when strumming the Em barre at the 7th fret position.
[Intro]
Em D C
Em D C Bm
Em D C
Bm Em *
[Verse 1]
Em D C Em D C Bm
The tears of a woman are hidden within
Em D C Bm Em *
As she moves from one to the next, her spirit grows thin
Em D C Em D C Bm
And when she falls in love, it's hard but it's true
Em D C Bm Em *
But it's oh so much harder when that man is you
[Instrumental]
Em D C
Em D C Bm
Em D C
Bm Em *
[Chorus]
Em D C Em D C Bm
I got lost on the river, but I got found
Em D C Bm Em *
I got lost on the river, but I didn't drown
[Instrumental]
Em D C
Em D C Bm
Em D C
Bm Em *
[Verse 2]
Em D C Em D C Bm
One stormy day I was out at sea
Em D C Bm Em *
The waves they rolled and tumbled over me
Em D C Em D C Bm
I spied dry land and a tall pale tree
Em D C Bm Em *
I knew that soon that's where I'd like to be
[Bridge]
Em D C Em D C Bm
My sweetheart left me for another one
Em D C Bm Em *
And now I wait for the next rising sun
[Instrumental]
Em D C
Em D C Bm
Em D C
Bm Em *
[Chorus]
Em D C Em D C Bm
I got lost on the river, but I got found
Em D C Bm Em *
I got lost on the river, but I didn't drown
Em D C Em D C Bm
I got lost on the river, but I didn't go down
Em D C Bm Em *
I got lost on the river, but I got found
Source: https://tabs.ultimate-guitar.com/tab/the_new_basement_tapes/lost_on_the_river_chords_1859578