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Black Water

· by The Doobie Brothers

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Lyrics

Well, I (Am7)built me a raft and she’s read y for float

in’;

ol’ Mis sis (D)sip pi, she’s (Am7)call in’ my name.

(Am7)Cat fish are (D)jump in’, that (Am7)pad dle wheel thump

in’, black (Am7)wa ter keeps roll

in’ on past

just the same.

(G)Old black wa ter, keep on roll in’.

Mis sis sip pi moon, won’t you keep on shin in’ on (G)me?

black wa ter, keep on roll in’.

Mis sis sip pi moon, won’t you keep on shin in’ on (G)me?

black wa ter, keep on roll in’.

Mis sis sip pi moon, won’t you keep on shin in’ on me?

Yeah, keep on (A)shin in’ your (Em7)light,

gon na make (A)ev

’ry (Em7)thing,

pret ty ma ma, gon na (A)make ev ’ry thing all (Em7)right.

And I (D)ain’t got no (Am7)wor

ries

’cause I (D)ain’t in no (Am7)hur

ry

at (A)all.

Well, if it (Am7)rains,

I don’t care, don’t make no (Am7)dif fer ence to me; just take that (Am7)street car that’s go in’ up town.

Yeah, I’d like to (Am7)hear some funk y (D)Dix ie land and dance a hon ky tonk,

and I’ll be (Am7)buy in’ ev ’ry bod y drinks all

’roun’.

I’d like to (Am7)hear some funk y (D)Dix ie land, pret ty ma ma, come and take me (D)by the hand.

By the (Am7)hand, take me by the (D)hand, pret ty ma ma, come and (Am7)dance with your dad dy all night long.

Black Water by The Doobie Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Black Water” by The Doobie Brothers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Black Water" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Black Water"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Black Water" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Am7, Bb, D, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Doobie Brothers songs work for kids?: Try "WHAT A FOOL BELIEVES", "YOU BELONG TO ME", "MINUTE BY MINUTE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.