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Subject: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Mille From: GUEST,Christien Gagnier Date: 04 Feb 11 - 09:15 PM Hello. I was wondering if anybody knew the chords to 'God's River' by Emmett Miller. I am completely entranced by the song and want to learn how to play and sing it but have had trouble even determining the key. Thanks to anyone that can help. |
Subject: ADD: God's River' (Emmett Miller) From: Joe Offer Date: 04 Feb 11 - 09:25 PM I can't help with chords, but we usually try to include lyrics in chords threads. I found a recording at Spotify - it's a good song. I found the lyrics for this and a number of other Emmett Miller songs at Emmett Miller's Myspace Blog: GOD'S RIVER (as recorded by Emmett Miller) 'fraid I'll never last till I get to the Levee 'fraid to travel fast with a pack so heavy but I'm gonna stack it, try to get to pack it on that ol' river line Strolling by the side but my heart is happy that's because I'm heading for Home Never more will I ever roam Home, those whistles & bells I know what that spells, God's River Home, if I miss that boat I know I can float God's River mile by Mile I paddle my old canoe i'll be in heaven when my journeys over For the one i adore is watching the shore God's River (yodel) mile by mile I paddle my old canoe I'll be in heaven when my journey's over For the one i adore is watching the shore God's River Recorded by Emmett Miller on June 12th in 1928 with the Drosey brothers, Stan King, Eddie Lang, Leo McConville on turmpet & Authur Schutt on piano. |
Subject: RE: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST Date: 04 Feb 11 - 10:30 PM Thanks for the lyrics Joe. The chords are what I'm after. It must be in the key of B or C with a lot of 7th chords but so far it has caused me great difficulty. I`ve been to the myspace page too. It is seems like sort of a joke still any emmett miller content is better than none. The way he sings the song fascinates me....he sings in such a relaxed and yet heartfelt manner......the music sounds very dated stylistically but the singing is timeless. All the recordings Emmett Miller made with the Georgia Crackers are awesome. Even the music has grown on me over time. |
Subject: RE: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,Grishka Date: 05 Feb 11 - 08:43 AM I am curious about Canadian yodelling. If you link us to an audio or video stream, or MP3 file, I promise to take a stab at the chords (unless someone else beats me to it). Alternatively, send us an ABC or MIDI of the melody, though our results then may differ from Miller's. |
Subject: RE: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: Chris in Portland Date: 05 Feb 11 - 11:09 AM Emmett's recording are obviously dated. If you like this sound, try Red McKenzie and the Mound City Blue Blowers. Red really got lost in the shuffle of time. Chris |
Subject: RE: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: wysiwyg Date: 05 Feb 11 - 11:18 AM Link to tune? ~S~ |
Subject: Chord Req: God's River by Emmett Miller.... From: GUEST,Christien Gagnier Date: 10 Feb 11 - 09:06 AM Earlier I had posted a message asking if anyone knew the chords to Emmett Miller's version of "God's River". Several people asked for a link to the song and so here is a link to the mp3: http://www.boudoirartdolls.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/audio/musicGodsRiverBlues.331201650.mp3 If you just want to stream the track then use this link: http://www.boudoirartdolls.com/music_-_side_3 I thank you all for any assistance you can provide. |
Subject: RE: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,Grishka Date: 10 Feb 11 - 02:12 PM Christien, thank you for linking the song for us. Yes, that's the "shuffle" of time with a charmingly nostalgic sound. The chords are a bit tricky, since the band is not always united in harmony. Here is my go, everyone is welcome to correct or improve it: Intro: |
Subject: RE: Chord Req: God's River by Emmett Miller.... From: GUEST,Grishka Date: 10 Feb 11 - 02:17 PM (The elves will probably unite the two threads) |
Subject: RE: Chord Req: God's River by Emmett Miller.... From: GUEST Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:09 AM what do you mean? |
Subject: RE: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: Joe Offer Date: 11 Feb 11 - 12:42 AM Threads combined. -Joe the Elf- |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: wysiwyg Date: 11 Feb 11 - 10:57 AM Christien, what are the beautiful songs playing after the selection ends? Can I download them too? ~Susan |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: wysiwyg Date: 11 Feb 11 - 11:00 AM Christien-- never mind. I discovered what was auto-playing (from another site)., but thank you for the song on YOUR site-- a lot of good stuff! ~Susan |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,Christien Gagnier Date: 12 Feb 11 - 02:41 PM Wow.....thanks a zillion for your effort......the key is Eb apparently.....is that to facilitate the wind and brass instruments?.....I suppose this must be Eddie Lang's chord choices.....I will let you know my success at learning this arrangement....I love to play Emmett Miller's version of "Lonesome Hearted Blues" which has an a complicated chord pattern with a key modulation as well, but it is in a more conventional guitar key (Dmaj and F sharp maj).....it is played rather loosely but I suppose that could be the dixieland influence where group improvisation created such realities.....thanks again grishka, you must have an amazing ear! |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,Grishka Date: 13 Feb 11 - 05:21 AM You're welcome, Christien. I enjoyed listening. Yes, those "flat" keys are usually chosen to make it easier for the Bb clarinet player in particular. (The other instrument we hear is a Bb trombone. The traditional Bb trumpet is missing here, i.e. replaced by Emmett's "yodelling".) Banjo players had/have to be used to those keys – they have fewer strings to cover than guitarists. On the guitar, Eb will be D with capo 1. If you have no wind instruments to worry about (or modern professionals who own an A clarinet as well), transpose the song to suit your voice and your guitar technique, e.g. to ordinary D major. |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: wysiwyg Date: 27 Feb 11 - 04:49 PM Oooh, we're gonna do this as an offertory, as soon as we find us a horn player. ~S~ |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,JK23 Date: 31 Mar 11 - 10:27 AM Anybody know who wrote the song? It sounds like a show tune to me |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,Christien Gagnier Date: 30 Jul 11 - 11:52 AM No idea but just as "Lovesick Blues" was written by Tin Pan Alley professionals I would not be surprised if "God's River" was too. |
Subject: RE: ADD: Chords for 'God's River' by Emmett Miller From: GUEST,Hoyle Osborne Date: 12 Aug 11 - 01:05 AM The songwriter credit is given in several sources as "Baskett" - no first name. I have a strong suspicion this must be Billy Baskette, writer of another excellent song of the same time, "Dream Train." I'll post a more correct lead sheet for "God's River" as soon as I get the chance. |
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: God's River (Emmett Miller) From: GUEST,Hoyle Osborne Date: 24 Feb 15 - 01:55 PM Here is my lead sheet for "God's River," both in E-flat, Emmett Miller's recorded key, and in C for somewhat easier guitar chords. God's River [original and in C] |
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: God's River (Emmett Miller) From: GUEST Date: 09 Oct 16 - 06:31 AM Thank you so much for the lyrics! As far as chords, that's very simple, email me if you're interested in them and I'll write 'em down for you Captainjeffrey1930@gmail.com. Thanks again for the lyrics, that's the only thing I couldn't figure out -Jeffrey Paul Moran |
Subject: RE: Lyr/Chords Req: God's River (Emmett Miller) From: GUEST Date: 02 Nov 17 - 10:53 PM wow, this is cool...."lone canoe" instead of "old canoe" thank you for posting this |
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