Till The Rivers All Run Dry

· by Don Williams

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Lyrics

Till the (G)riv

ers (C)all

run (G)dry,

till the sun

falls (C)from

the (G)sky,

till life

on (C)earth

is (G)through,

I’ll

(D)be (C)need

ing (G)you.

I know some (C)times

you may (G)won der

from lit tle (C)things

I say and (G)do.

But there’s no (D)need

for (C)you to (G)won der

if I need you

’cause I’ll (Am)need

’ry you.

Till the (G)riv

ers (C)all

run (G)dry,

till the sun

falls (C)from

the (G)sky,

till life

on (C)earth

is (G)through,

I’ll

(D)be (C)need

ing (G)you.

Too man y (C)times

I don’t (G)tell you;

too man y (C)things

get in the (G)way.

And e ven (D)though

some (C)times I (G)hurt you,

still, you show me

in I’ll (Am)ev ’ry way.

Till the (G)riv

ers (C)all

run (G)dry,

till the sun

(D)falls (C)from

the (G)sky,

till life

on (C)earth

is (G)through,

I’ll

(D)be (C)need

ing (G)you.

(G)riv

ers (C)all

run (G)dry,

till the sun

(D)falls (C)from

the (G)sky,

till life

on (C)earth

is (G)through,

I’ll

(D)be (C)need

ing (G)you.

Till The Rivers All Run Dry by Don Williams — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Till The Rivers All Run Dry” by Don Williams 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 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 "Till The Rivers All Run Dry" 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 "Till The Rivers All Run Dry"?: 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.
How many chords does "Till The Rivers All Run Dry" use?: Just 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Don Williams songs work for kids?: Try "I BELIEVE IN YOU", "YEARS FROM NOW", "I Believe In You". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.