Down to the River to Pray — Chords & Play-Along

Key of C 4/4 Traditional spiritual Traditional · Public domain

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Down to the River to Pray with the band

Guitar, bass, mandolin, and banjo — in the key of C, at whatever tempo you're working up to. No login, right here in your browser.

Chord chart

A Part

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B Part

The same chart you hear in the player above — as arranged in Jam Trainer.

Down to the River to Pray is a traditional American spiritual, first published in the 1860s and beloved in gospel and bluegrass sets.

In C, its gentle, hymn-like progression makes it a wonderful tune for practicing a tasteful, supportive backup behind a lead singer.