The River Chords by Santana

To start learning Santana - The River chords, build your understanding on these basic chords - B, C#m, E, C#m, E, B and E in sequence. A strategic approach would be to train at 71 BPM initially, and then accelerate to the song's tempo of 143. With A Major as the song's key, tweak the capo to cater to your vocal pitch and chord likes.