Question 1

What key is "River Man" in?

Accepted Answer

"River Man" by Nick Drake is in the key of Ab major.

Question 2

What is the BPM of "River Man"?

Accepted Answer

"River Man" has a tempo of 106 BPM (moderate).

Question 3

What chords are in "River Man"?

Accepted Answer

The main chords in "River Man" are: Gmaj7, Abm7, Amaj7, F#7, Cmaj7, Bmaj7.

Question 4

Is "River Man" easy to play on guitar?

Accepted Answer

"River Man" is a challenge for advanced players — it uses 6 chords including barre or complex shapes: Gmaj7, Abm7, Amaj7, F#7, Cmaj7, Bmaj7.

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