Oh, I beg you,
can I fol low?
Oh, I ask 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 deep, 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,
where I’m the run ner.
He the reb el,
I’m the daugh ter, wait ing for you.
You’re my riv er run ning high.
Run deep, 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 124 BPM.
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.
Try other practice modes:
About “I Follow Rivers”
- 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.
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