Take Me To The River

by Al Green

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Lyrics

I don’t know why you treat ed me so bad.

Look at all these things es that we could have had.

Love is a no tion that I won’t for get,

my I sweet six teen, now I nev er re gret.

I (A)wan na (C)know.

Won’t you (G)tell me, am (D)I in love to stay?

(Take me, take me.) Take me to the (E7)riv er,

and (D)wash (A)me down.

Won’t you (D)cleanse (A)my soul,

get my (D)feet (A)on the (E7)ground?

I don’t know why I love you like I do,

af ter all these chang es that you put me through.

You stole my mon ey and my cig a rettes,

and I have n’t seen hide nor hair of you yet.

I (A)wan na (C)know.

Won’t you (G)tell me,

am (D)I in love

to stay?

(Take me, take me.) Take me to the (E7)riv er,

and (D)wash (A)me down.

Won’t you (D)cleanse (A)my soul,

get my (D)feet (A)on the (E7)ground?

Hold me,

love me,

squeeze me,

tease me

till I die,

till I die.

Take me, ba by, take me to the

I don’t know why I love you like I do,

af ter all these chang es that you put me through.

You stole my mon ey and my cig a rettes,

and I have n’t seen hide nor hair of you yet.

I (A)wan na (C)know.

Won’t you (G)tell me,

am (D)I in love

to stay?

(Take me, take me.) Take me to the (E7)riv er,

and (D)wash (A)me down.

Won’t you (D)cleanse (A)my soul,

get my (D)feet (A)on the (E7)ground?

(D)Yeah, (A)yeah,

(D)yeah, (A)yeah, yeah.

(D)Dip me (A)in the (E7)wa ter,

(D)dip me (A)in the (E7)wa ter, ba by.

(D)Dip me (A)in the (E7)wa ter,

(D)dip me (A)in the (E7)wa ter, ba by.

(D)Dip me (A)in the

Take Me To The River by Al Green — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Take Me To The River” by Al Green 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 E at 100 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 "Take Me To 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 "Take Me To 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.