Shall We Gather At The River?

by Robert Lowry

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Lyrics

(C)Shall we gath er at the riv er,

(G7)Where bright an gel feet have trod;

(C)With its crys tal tide for ev er Flow ing (Dm)by the (G7)throne of (C)God?

(F)Yes, we’ll gath er at the (C)riv er, The (G7)beau ti ful, the beau ti ful (C)riv

er, (F)Gath er with the saints at the (C)riv

er That (Dm)flows by the (G7)throne of (F)God.

(C)On the bos om of the riv

er, (G7)Where the Sav ior King we own,

(C)We shall meet, and sor row nev

er ’Neath the (Dm)glo ry (G7)of the (C)throne.

(F)Yes, we’ll gath er at the (C)riv

er, The (G7)beau ti ful, the beau ti ful (C)riv

er,

(F)Gath er with the saints at the (C)riv

er That (Dm)flows by the (G7)throne of (F)God.

(Dm)flows by the (G7)throne of (Ab)God.

(C)Yes, we’ll gath er at the (G)riv

er, The (D7)beau ti ful, the beau ti ful (G)riv

(G)er,

(C)Gath er with the saints at the (G)riv

er That (Am)flows by the (D7)throne of (C)God,

That (C)flows by the (D7)throne of (C)God.

Shall We Gather At The River? by Robert Lowry — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shall We Gather At The River?” by Robert Lowry 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 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 "Shall We Gather At The 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 "Shall We Gather At The 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.