'Ride On, Molina' was my introduction to the Rivulets. It popped up on my Spotify Discover Weekly playlist
and I was taken by the simplicity and power of the song.
I used the Capo app to work out the chord progression, but it didn't sound quite right so I looked around
for a live video to see how the band really plays the song.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olV5wweuTz8
You'll see Nathan puts a capo on the 4th fret and (what you can't see is he) uses a half-step drop tuning.
The intro starts with a fairly gentle finger strumming and builds intensity throughout the song. You'll hear
the strumming pattern double up when you get to the cressendo. The chords roll through the same progression
for the whole song.
[Chords]
Capo on 4th fret, half-step drop tuning
F C G
Eb------2------0------0------|
Bb------3------2------0------|
Gb------2------2------1------|
Db------0------2------2------|
Ab------0------0------2------|
Eb------x------x------0------|
[Verse 1]
F C G
I hear a train bearing down
F C G
She's bound for some lonesome town
F C G
I feel a fever coming on
F C G
I feel a fever coming on
[Verse 2]
F C G
I'll sing my western songs for you
F C G
Your heart is fire, my aim is true
F C G
I feel a fever coming on
F C G
I feel a fever coming on
[Verse 3]
F C G
The muse don't care what chords you use
F C G
The time to burn is yours to choose
F C G
I feel a fever coming on
F C G
I feel a fever coming on
Words and music Nathan Amundson | www.rivulets.net | rivulets.bandcamp.com