General Jackson John Hartford Down On The River Banjo tuned E, Capo 3, Key E All verses same progression E A Down on the river, way down the river E B7 I hear a whistle blow E A Down on the landing, where I am standing E B7 E Down where the river flows Chorus 1: Down on the river, way down the river I hear a show boat band Big wheel a flashing, old General Jackson Rolling on to Oprey Land Chorus 2: Young people dancing, old folks romancing All to the country tune Here at the rail, put out to sail Under a southern moon Instrumental: Chorus 1: Chorus 2: