(CN.C.)We’re com ing to the edge, run ning on the wa ter com ing through the fog, your sons and daugh ters.
(A)Let
the riv er (D)run,
let all the (A)dream
ers wake the (F#m)na
(E)tion.
(D)Come,
the new Je (F#m)ru
(E)sa
(A)lem.
(A)Sil
ver cit ies (D)rise;
the morn ing (A)lights
the streets that (F#m)lead
(E)them.
And (D)si
rens call them (F#m)on
(E)with a (A)song.
It’s (F#m)ask
ing for the (B)tak
ing, (D)trem
bling, (A)sha ak ing.
(F#m)Oh
my heart is (G)ach
ing.
We’re (E)com ing to the edge, (E7)run ning on the wa ter, (E)com ing through the fog, your (E)sons and (E)daugh ters.
(C)We.
the great and (F)small,
stand on a (C)star
and blaze a (Am)trail
(G)of de (F)sire
through the (Am)dark
(G)ling
(C)dawn.
It’s (Am)ask
ing for the (D)tak
ing.
Come (C)run with me now; the sky is the col our of (C)blue you’ve nev er ev en seen in the eyes of your (Am)Oh, lov er.
my heart is (Bb)ach
ing, We’re (G)com ing to the edge, (G7)run ning on the wa ter, (G)com ing through the fog, your (G)sons and daugh ters.
(Am)ask
ing for the (D)tak
ing.
(F)trem
bling,
(C)sha ak ing.
(Am)Oh,
my heart is (Bb)ach
ing.
We’re (G)com ing to the edge, (G7)run ning on the wa ter, (G)com ing through the fog, your (G)sons and (G)daugh ters.
(C)Let
the riv er (F)run,
let all the (C)dream
ers wake the (Am)na (G)tion.
(F)Come,
the new Je (Am)ru (G)sa
(C)lem.
Let The River Run — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Let The River Run" by Carly Simon: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 80 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Let The River Run”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Let The River Run" by Carly Simon in?
- The backing track is in C at 80 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 "Let The River Run" 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 "Let The River Run"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Let The River Run", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Let The River Run" 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 "Let The River Run"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Let The River Run"?
- "Let The River Run" was originally performed by Carly Simon. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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