Biography:
Dave Alvin (born November 11, 1955, in Downey, California), is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. He has been one of the leading proponents of 'roots' or 'American' music, bringing together elements of rock-and-roll, blues, rural and tejano music.
Alvin and his older brother Phil Alvin grew up loving Americana, country and blues. In 1979 they formed The Blasters with friends Bill Bateman and John Bazz.
Shortly after leaving the Blasters, Alvin joined X as lead guitarist after the departure of Billy Zoom.
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1.Verse:
D G D
I was born by a river, but it was paved with cement
G D
Yeah I was born by a river, but it was paved with cement
A G D
Still I stand out in that old dry river, and wish that I was soaking wet
1.Chorus:
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday this old dry river, it well, won't be dry anymore
2.Verse:
D G D
I played in the orange groves, 'til they bulldozed the trees
G D
I played in the orange groves, 'til they bulldozed down all the trees
A G D
Now I stand out in those dead stumps, and I smell the blossoms on the leaves
2.Chorus:
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday those old dead trees, won't be dead anymore
3.Verse:
D G D
I fell in love with a woman, but she did not love me
G D
Well, I fell in love with you baby, but you did not love me
A G D
Now I'm as dry as that old river, and I'm as dead as those old trees
3.Chorus:
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday this old heart of mine's gonna fall in love once more
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday this old dry river, it won't be dry anymore
D G D
I was born by a river, but it was paved with cement
G D
Yeah I was born by a river, but it was paved with cement
A G D
Still I stand out in that old dry river, and wish that I was soaking wet
1.Chorus:
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday this old dry river, it well, won't be dry anymore
2.Verse:
D G D
I played in the orange groves, 'til they bulldozed the trees
G D
I played in the orange groves, 'til they bulldozed down all the trees
A G D
Now I stand out in those dead stumps, and I smell the blossoms on the leaves
2.Chorus:
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday those old dead trees, won't be dead anymore
3.Verse:
D G D
I fell in love with a woman, but she did not love me
G D
Well, I fell in love with you baby, but you did not love me
A G D
Now I'm as dry as that old river, and I'm as dead as those old trees
3.Chorus:
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday this old heart of mine's gonna fall in love once more
G D G D
Someday it's gonna rain, someday it's gonna pour
G D A G D
Someday this old dry river, it won't be dry anymore
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