Cruising Down the River

Cruising Down The River was written in 1945 by Eily Beadell and Nell Tollerton, two middle-aged British women, and won a public song-writing competition. It was first recorded by Lou Preager and his Orchestra and released in 1946, becoming one of the biggest hits of the year in the UK - both in terms of record sales, and also sheet music sales. It has been re-recorded by many different artists over the subsequent decades, making it instantly recognisable to countless people. This classic song has been transcribed for Piano, Voice, and Guitar, with Boxed Chord symbols for easy use.