R.E.M. - So. Central Rain: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "So. Central Rain" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn So. Central Rain Guitar Chords and Lyrics by R.E.M.

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "So. Central Rain" smoothly on your guitar.

For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.

C             Em   Gm         F
Did you never call? I waited for your call.
       C            Cm   A#      C            G Am
These rivers of suggestion are driving me away.
C              Em   Gm           F
The trees will bend, the cities wash away
     C          Cm     A#         C
The city on the river there is a girl without a dream.

Chorus:
C D
  I'm sorry.
C D
  I'm sorry. - x2

Eastern to Mountain, third party call, the lines are down
The wise man built his words upon the rocks
But I'm not bound to follow suit
The trees will bend, the conversation's dimmed
Go build yourself another home, this choice isn't mine

Chorus

Did you never call? I waited for your call
These rivers of suggestion are driving me away
The ocean sang, the conversation's dimmed
Go build yourself another dream, this choice isn't mine

Chorus - x2


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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

A#

Guitar chord A#

C

Guitar chord C

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

D

Guitar chord D

Em

Guitar chord Em

F

Guitar chord F

G

Guitar chord G

Gm

Guitar chord Gm

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "So. Central Rain" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "So. Central Rain" by R.E.M..

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