Down by the riv er I was (A)drawn by your grace in to (E)depths of o bliv i on and (Bm)to the lov er’s place.
I was stucked in a pud dle full of (A)tears and un wise dark (E)do ings, now I know that (Bm)we’ve paid un like.
Hon ey I (F#m)know, hey, when we (A)walked arm in arm.
I (E)felt like we can throw a way the (Bm)false ness of our past.
And I (F#m)know too, it’s been the (A)hard est days for you.
Let’s (E)throw them out the win dow.
That’s (Bm)what those lov ers do.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Down by the riv er I was (A)drawn by your grace in to (E)depths of o bliv i on and (Bm)to the lov er’s place.
I was stucked in a pud dle full of (A)tears and un wise dark (E)do ings, now I know that (Bm)we’ve paid un like.
Hon ey I (F#m)know, hey, when we (A)walked arm in arm.
I (E)felt like we can throw a way the (Bm)false ness of our past.
And I (F#m)know too, it’s been the (A)hard est days for you.
Let’s (E)throw them out the win dow.
That’s (Bm)what those lov ers do.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Down By The River — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Down By The River" by Milky Chance. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of A, 114 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Down By The River”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Down By The River" by Milky Chance in?
- The backing track is in A at 114 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Down By The River" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Down By The River"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Down By The River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Down By The River" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Down By The River"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Down By The River"?
- "Down By The River" was originally performed by Milky Chance. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Milky Chance are available?
- Other accompaniments by Milky Chance: "Stolen Dance". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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