The River Of Dreams

by Billy Joel

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Ooh,

ah;

ooh,

ah.

In the mid dle of the (G)night I go walk ing in my sleep,

from the moun tains of faith

to a riv er so (D)deep.

I must be look ing for some thing, some thing sa cred I lost.

But the I riv would er nev is er (C)wide and it’s too hard to (D)cross.

And e ven though I know the riv er is wide but I now walk I’m (Cmaj7)down ev ’ry eve ning and (Bm7)stand on the shore, and try to does cross n’t take to the the op po site side so I can (A)fi nal ly find what I’ve been (D)look ing for.

In the mid dle of the (G)night I go walk ing in my sleep,

through the val ley of fear

to a riv er so (D)deep.

And I’ve been search ing for some thing, tak en out of my soul,

some thing I riv would er nev is er (C)lose, some thing some bod y (D)stole.

And I don’t know why I go walk ing at night, but I now walk I’m (Cmaj7)tired and I don’t want to (Bm7)walk an y more.

I hope it does cross n’t take to the the rest of my life un til I (A)fi nal ly find what I’ve been (D)look ing for.

In the mid dle of the (A)find what it is I’ve been (D)look ing for.

In the mid dle of the (G)night, I go walk ing in my sleep,

through the jun gle of (C)doubt to a riv er so (D)deep.

I know I’m search ing for some thing, some thing so un de fined

that it can on ly be (C)seen by the eyes of the (D)blind, in the mid dle of the (G)night.

I’m not sure a bout a (D6)life af ter this, God knows I’ve nev er been a spir i tual man.

Bap tized by the fire, I wade in to the (A)riv er that runs to the (D)prom ised land.

In the mid dle of the night.

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The River Of Dreams by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The River Of Dreams by Billy Joel 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 G at 120 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The River Of Dreams" 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 "The River Of Dreams"?
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.