Ocmulgee River chords
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[Intro]
G C Am7
[Verse 1]
G
Hey, Ocmulgee River
G
It's good to see you again
C Am7
Feels like forever since I seen ya last, longer than God knows when
G
Hey, Ocmulgee River
G
You sure ain't changed a bit
C Am7
I see you're still floodin' the boat ramp at Knowles whenever it rains a little over an inch
G C
Seems like you still got a pretty good bream bed bite
Am7 G C
Me? Hell, I'm doin' alright
[Chorus]
C G
I been rollin' up and down the highway
C G
Singin' songs that I wrote about
C G
A little map dot down there in Georgia
Em7 D
That I'm missin' like hell right now
C G
I don't know where the next road goes
C G
Where this guitar's gonna take me
C G D
But I damn sure know where I'd love for it to be
[Verse 2]
G
Hey, Ocmulgee River
G
It's gotta be hard to count
C
All the Jack and Cokes you and West Lake Road
Am7
Have seen me and the boys drink down
G
Sometimes it still feels weird
G
Livin' up in Tennessee
C
No, I ain't got it all figured out
Am7
But I bet you'd be proud of me
[Chorus]
C G
I been rollin' up and down the highway
C G
Singin' songs that I wrote about
C G
A little map dot down there in Georgia
Em7 D
That I'm missin' like hell right now
C G
I don't know where the next road goes
C G
Where this guitar's gonna take me
C G D
But I damn sure know where I'd love for it to be
[Interlude]
Am G C
[Verse 3]
G
Hey, Ocmulgee River
G
Guess I'll be getting' on my way
C
Don't know when I'll see you again
Am7
But I can promise you one day
G
Whether it's in this truck of mine
G
Or when my time on this earth is through
Am G/B C N.C.
Ocmulgee River, I'll be calling you home again
N.C.
I hope it's someday soon
[Outro]
G C Am7
"Ocmulgee River" by Travis Denning Guitar Tutorial
Playing Style: Strumming steadily and reflectively while using open chords.
[Intro]
Chords: G, C, Am7
Strumming softly downward, alternate between C and Am7.
To preserve the laid-back atmosphere from the introduction, keep your strumming light.
[Verse 1]
Chords: G, C, Am7
After playing G for two bars, play C for the next two bars.
Example: Play "Hey, Ocmulgee River" in G, then switch to C for "River."
At the start of each line, press the chord changes to bring out the lyrics.
[Chorus]
Chords: C, G, Em7, D
Just alternate strums throughout the pattern to create a pleasant, flowing rhythm.
To bring out the melody, give each measure's opening beat extra emphasis.
As an example, strum C on "I" and G on "rollin'" in "I been rollin'."
[Interlude]
Chords: Am, G, C
Strum Am endlessly in a regular rhythm, then change to G and then C smoothly.
Keep a steady tempo, allowing for it to nicely proceed to the next verse.
[Verse 3]
Chords: G, C, Am7, G/B
Repeat the same pattern from the first verse.
Take "Guess I'll be gettin' on my way," for instance. Strumming G on "Guess" and C on "gettin'"
[Outro]
Chords: G, C, Am7
Use the same chords from the introduction to close.
The final measure should feature gentle strums.
Common Mistakes
Practice slowly to avoid rushing the chord transitions.
Do not strum too hard or haphazardly. Maintain a nice, light,
and even strumming pattern.
Remember the dynamics; change the intensity of your strumming
to adapt to the mood of the song.
Song Facts:
Denning Travis's soulful country single "Ocmulgee River"
It brings back memories and old locations.
The narrative of Denning Travis effectively conveys the sense of longing for one's origins.
The song emphasizes the sentimental bond with Georgia's Ocmulgee River.
Denning frequently incorporates modern elements with classic country
components in his music. His honest voice and his words strike
a deep chord with listeners. Over his career, Denning has sung poignant stories
that have been expressed with emotion.