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Oh, I you,
can I fol low?
Oh, I you,
why not al ways?
Be the o cean
where I un ra vel.
Be my on ly,
be the wa ter where I’m wad ing.
You’re my riv er run ning high.
Run run (Am)wild.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.
I fol low you.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.
I fol low you.
He a mes sage,
I’m the run ner.
He the reb el,
I’m daugh ter, wait ing for you.
You’re my riv er run ning high.
Run run (Am)wild.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.
I fol low you.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.
I fol low you.
(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(C)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(C)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
You’re my riv er run ning high.
Run deep, run wild.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.
I fol low you.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.
I fol low you.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.
I fol low you.
(F)I, I fol low,
I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.
I fol low you.
(F)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(C)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(F)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
(C)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.
I Follow Rivers — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 124 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “I Follow Rivers”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "I Follow Rivers" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 124 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 "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "I Follow Rivers", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "I Follow Rivers"?
- "I Follow Rivers" was originally performed by Lykke Li. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "I Follow Rivers" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.