If you’re (Am7)look ing for the (F6)big ad (C)ven ture and you and (Am7)gold is all that’s (F6)on your (C)mind.
If all you (Am7)want’s some one to (F6)take your (C)pic ture
then (Am7)I won’t (F6)waste your time.
See, (Am7)may be I’m too (F6)qui et (C)for you.
I You (Am7)prob ’ly nev er (F6)no ticed (C)me.
But if (Am7)you’re too big to (F6)fol low (C)riv ers
how you (Am7)ev er gon na (F6)find the (C)sea?
So fol low (Em7)me.
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)I’ll do the run ning for you.
Fol low (Em7)me
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)I’ll move the moun tains for you.
Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em7)me.
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)I’m here to keep you float ing.
Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em7)me.
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)Riv er, riv er, yeah.
If all you (Am7)want are ans wers (F6)to your (C)ques tions
and you can’t (Am7)seem to find no (F6)love for (C)free.
If If you’re (Am7)look ing for the (F6)right di (C)rec tion
then (Am7)darl ing (F6)look for me.
See, (Am7)I can make the (F6)load much (C)light er.
I just (Am7)need you to con (F6)fide in (C)me.
But if (Am7)you’re too proud to (F6)fol low (C)riv ers
how you (Am7)ev er gon na (F6)find the (C)sea?
So fol low (Em7)me.
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)I’ll do the run ning for you.
Fol low (Em7)me
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)I’ll move the moun tains for you.
Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em7)me.
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)I’m here to keep you float ing.
Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em7)me.
I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.
(C)Riv er, riv er, yeah.
If all you
Wher (Dm)ev er you’re stand ing (Fm6)I will be by your side.
Through the (Dm)good, through the bad, I’ll (Fm6)nev er be hard to find.
Said, wher (Dm)ev er you’re stand ing (Fm6)I will be by your side.
Through the (Dm)good, through the bad, I’ll (Fm6)nev er be hard to find.
Said, wher
So fol low
Wher (Dm)ev er you’re stand ing (Fm6)I will be by your side.
Through the (Dm)good, through the bad, I’ll (Fm6)nev er be hard to (C)find.
River — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "River" by Emeli Sande in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 100 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 “River”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "River" by Emeli Sande in?
- The backing track is in C at 100 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 "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 "River"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "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 "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 "River"?
- "River" was originally performed by Emeli Sande. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Emeli Sande are available?
- Other accompaniments by Emeli Sande: "Next To Me", "Read All About It, Part III", "River". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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