Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)

· by Alan Menken

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What (C)I love most a bout riv ers is: you (F)can’t step in the same (C)riv er twice.

The (F)wa ter’s al ways (G)chang ing, al ways (C)flow ing.

But (Fmaj7)peo ple, I guess, can’t live like that; we (Am)all must pay a price: To be (Dm7)safe we lose our chance of ev er (Dm7)know ing

(Em)what’s a round the riv er bend,

wait ing (Em)just a round the riv er bend.

I (G)look (C)once (F)more (C)just a round the riv er bend be (G)yond (C)the (F)shore, (C)where the gulls fly free.

Don’t (Am)know what for, (D9sus)what I dream the (D9)day might send (F)just a round the riv er bend

for (A)me,

com ing for (A)me.

I (C)feel it there be yond those trees or (F)right be hind these (Gsus)wa ter falls.

Can (F)I ig nore the (G)sound of dis tant (C)drum ming for a (Fmaj7)hand some stur dy hus band who builds (G)hand some stur dy (Am)walls and (F)nev er dreams that some thing might be (G)com ing

(Em)just a round the riv er bend?

(F)Just a round the riv er (F)bend.

(G)I look (C)once (F)more (C)just a round the riv er bend be (G)yond (C)the (F)shore, (C)some where past the sea.

Don’t (Am)know what for...

(D9sus)why do all my (D9)dreams ex tend (F)just a round the riv er bend?

(Dm)Just a round the riv er bend.

(F)Should I choose the smooth est course

(C)stead y as the beat ing (F)drum?

(F)Should I mar ry Ko co (G)um?

Is (C)all my dream ing at an (F)end?

Or (F)do you still

(G)wait for me, Dream (Am)Giv er

(Dm7)just a round the (G7sus)riv er

(C)bend?

Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas) by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)” by Alan Menken 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 C at 102 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" 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 "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)"?: 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.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?: Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.