Rivermaya is an influential Filipino rock band founded in 1993. Their musical direction has evolved through standard rock, hard rock, pop, progressive, and other genres. They are the second biggest-selling artists in the Philippines.
Early years The first line-up consisted of Jesse Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth Ilagan on guitars, Nathan Azarcon on bass, Rome Velayo on drums, and Rico Blanco on keyboards. They were managed by Lizza Nakpil and director Chito Roño who had the intention of molding the group into a rock show band.
¡Cuatro años de duro trabajo!Este mes de mayo cumplimos cuatro años al aire. Seguimos trabajando en la difusión de este maravilloso instrumento, ¡gracias por participar en nuestra historia!
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EF#m A summer night in heaven EF#m Between the stars and waves AAmE Race across the old bonfire AAmC#A Trample on my heartbeat
EBC#A I wanted to turn you on EBC#A My favorite song EB Wanted to be near you AAmEAAm But somebody owns you now
EF#m I love you with a fire EF#m Ablaze until time's end AAm But what good is a heart EA When it shudders to speak AmC#A I guess it's too late now
EBC#A I wanted to turn you on EBC#A My favorite song EB Wanted to be near you AAmE But somebody owns you now AAmE I tried to live somehow AAmEAAmC#A Somebody owns you now EBC#A(2x) Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh
EBC#A I wanted to turn you on EBC#A My favorite song EB Wanted to be near you AAmE But Of course somebody owns you now AAmE And I tried to live somehow AAmE Somebody owns you now AAmE Somebody owns you now AAmE(4x)