River

by Leon Bridges

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Lyrics

Been trav ’ling these wide roads for so long.

My heart’s been (C)far

from You, ten thou sand

miles gone.

Oh, I wan na come near and give You ev er y part of me.

But there’s blood on my hands

and my lips aren’t clean.

In my dark ness, I re mem ber.

Ma ma’s words re oc cur to me.

“Sur ren der to the good Lord

and He’ll wipe your slate clean.”

Take me to Your riv er;

I

wan na (G)go.

Oh, go (Am)on,

take me to Your riv er;

I

wan na (G)know.

Tip me in Your smooth wa ters; I

go in as a (C)man with man y crimes.

Come up for air

as my sins flow down the (G)Jor dan.

Oh, I wan na come near and give You ev er y part of me.

But there’s blood on my hands

and my lips aren’t clean.

I wan na go, wan na go, wan na go.

I wan na know, wan na know, wan na know.

Wan na (G)go, wan na go, wan na go.

Wan na (C)know, wan na know, wan na know.

Wan na (G)go, wan na go, wan na go.

Wan na (C)know, wan na know, wan na know.

Wan na Oh,

oh.

Take me to Your riv er;

I

wan na (G)go.

Lord,

please let me (Am)know.

Take me to Your riv er;

I

wan na (G)know.

River by Leon Bridges — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “River” by Leon Bridges 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 64 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.