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Moonlight on the River

"Moonlight on the River" is a song by the Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Mac DeMarco. It is featured on his album "This Old Dog," released in 2017. Known for his laid-back and lo-fi sound, DeMarco creates music that blends elements of indie rock, psychedelic pop, and surf rock. "Moonlight on the River" is characterized by its dreamy atmosphere, soothing guitar melodies, and introspective lyrics. The song reflects on themes of nostalgia, longing, and self-reflection, with DeMarco's signature crooning vocals adding to its emotional depth. "Moonlight on the River" is a standout track on "This Old Dog" and has garnered praise from fans and critics alike for its ethereal beauty and evocative storytelling.
Moonlight on the River - Mac DeMarco

G E C C G E C E E D D C E D
I'd say , see you later , if I thought I'd see you later
a g E E a g E E E E D
And I'd tell you , that I loved you , if I did
C a G G C G G E D D C E D
It's so strange , deciding , how to feel about it
C a G E C G E C E D D C E D
It's such strange , emotion , standing there beside it

a G G E E D G E E D D C D
I'm home , with moonlight on the river , saying my goodbyes
a G G E E D G E E D D C D
I'm home , there's moonlight on the river , everybody dies

G E C C G E E E D D D C E D
I'd say , see you next time , if I thought there were a next time
G E C C G E E E E D D C E D
Easy conversation , ain't exactly where we're at
C a G G C G G E D D C E D
It's so strange , deciding , how I feel about you
C a E E C E E E D D C E D
It ain't like , I ain't used , to going on without you

a G G E E D G E E D D C D
I'm home , with moonlight on the river , saying my goodbyes
a G G E E D G E E D D C D
I'm home , there's moonlight on the river , everybody dies
a G G E E D G E E D D C D
I'm home , with moonlight on the river , saying my goodbyes
a G G E E D G E E D D C D
I'm home , there's moonlight on the river , everybody dies

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