River

by Josh Groban

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Lyrics

Some days I can’t say why I’m feel ing lone ly,

and some days I am too proud to ask for help.

And I stum ble through the noise,

(Db)try ing to find some peace, a (Bbm)stran ger in the crowd, I lose my (Ebsus)self.

So I walk (Fm)down to (Eb)the (Ab)riv er, where the (Db)trou bles, they can’t find me.

Let the (Db)wa ters there re mind me the sun will be there when we wake.

I walk (Db)down to the (Fm)riv er, though I might not un der stand it, it’s not (Db)al ways as we planned it, but we grow strong er when we break.

So I walk (Fm)down

to the (Ab)riv er,

I walk

down

to the (Ab)riv er.

This rag ing world can get so o ver whelm ing,

(Fm)look ing for a mean ing when it (Db)won’t make sense.

In my head it’s get ting loud,

like I can’t out run this cloud, no (Bbm)mat ter where I go, there I am.

So I walk (Fm)down to the (Ab)riv er, where the (Db)trou bles, they can’t find me.

Let the (Db)wa ters there re mind me the sun will be there when we wake.

I walk (Db)down to the (Fm)riv er, though I might not un der stand it, it’s not (Db)al ways as we planned it, but we grow strong er when we break.

So I walk (Fm)down

to the (Ab)riv er,

I walk

down

to the (Ab)riv er.

Let the (Ebm)calm put me un der, (Bbm)far be yond the thun der, and (Absus)tell me it will (Ab)all be o kay.

And let the (Ebm)waves take all my wor ries, (Bbm)con quer them with fu ry, give me (Ab)shel ter, be my es cape.

I walk (Fm)down to (Eb)the (Ab)riv er, where the (Db)trou bles, they can’t find me.

Let the (Db)wa ters there re mind me the sun will be there when we wake.

I walk (Db)down to the (Fm)riv er, though I might not un der stand it, it’s not al ways as we planned it, but we grow strong er when we break.

So I walk down

to the (Ab)riv er,

I walk

down

to the (Ab)riv er,

I walk

(Db)down

to the (Ab)riv er,

I walk

down

to the (Ab)riv er, (Eb)to the riv er,

to the (Ab)riv er,

I walk

(Db)down,

(Ab)whoa,

to the (C7)riv er,

(Ab)whoa,

(Ab)whoa.

River by Josh Groban — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “River” by Josh Groban 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 Db at 75 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "River" 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 "River"?
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.