Let The River Run

by Carly Simon
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Lyrics

(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,

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Let The River Run" by Carly Simon as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 80 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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.

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About “Let The River Run

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Let The River Run" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, 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 "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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Let The River Run" 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.

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