Down to the River to Pray by Alison Krauss

Key: E · 136 BPM · 4/4

Down to the River to Pray by Alison Krauss is written in E major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation: E-B-E-A. At 136 BPM, it moves at a brisk, upbeat pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix), played as a I-V-I-IV rotation in E major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoEE-B-A
Capo 2DD-A-G
Capo 4CC-G-F
Capo 7AA-E-D

Chord chart

  • 0:08 E
  • 0:16 B
  • 0:18 E
  • 0:21 A
  • 0:24 B7
  • 0:28 A
  • 0:29 E
  • 0:43 A
  • 0:45 E
  • 0:52 A
  • 0:54 E
  • 0:55 B
  • 0:57 E
  • 1:07 B7
  • 1:09 E
  • 1:15 B7
  • 1:16 E
  • 1:19 B7
  • 1:20 E
  • 1:23 A
  • 1:25 E
  • 1:26 B7
  • 1:28 E
  • 1:39 B7
  • 1:41 E
  • 1:46 B
  • 1:47 A
  • 1:48 E
  • 1:55 A
  • 1:57 E
  • 1:58 B7
  • 2:00 E
  • 2:01 A
  • 2:03 E
  • 2:10 B7
  • 2:12 E
  • 2:17 B
  • 2:18 A
  • 2:19 E
  • 2:22 B
  • 2:23 E
  • 2:26 A
  • 2:28 E
  • 2:29 B7
  • 2:30 E
  • 2:41 B7
  • 2:43 E
  • 2:49 B7
  • 2:50 A
  • 2:51 E

Frequently asked questions

What key is Down to the River to Pray in?

Down to the River to Pray is in E major.

What chords does Down to the River to Pray use?

The core of Down to the River to Pray cycles through E, B, A (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Down to the River to Pray?

Down to the River to Pray runs at 136 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Down to the River to Pray use?

Down to the River to Pray follows the I-IV-I-V progression, played as a I-V-I-IV rotation. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Down to the River to Pray?

No capo needed — E major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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