(Am)Down by the riv er runs (C)by the boat where (Em)ev ’ry bod y goes to be (D)riv a lone, (Am)where you won’t see an y (C)ris ing sun, the (Em)down to the riv er we will run.
I (Am)When by the wa ter we (C)drink to the dregs, (Em)look at the stones on the (D)riv er bed.
(Am)I “Swin with can the tell cur rent and (C)from your eyes (Em)you’ve nev er been by the (D)riv er side.
(Am)Down by the wa ter, the (C)riv to er bed, (Em)some bod y calls you, some (D)bod y says (Am)I Chilled to can the tell mar row in (C)float a way.” (Em)Down by the riv er ev (D)riv ’ry day.
(Am)Oh,
my (Em)God,
I (G)see
how (D)ev ’ry thing is torn
in the (Em)riv
er (G)deep.
And (Fmaj7)I don’t know why
I (Em)go
the (G)way
(D)down (F)by
the riv er side.
(Am)Oh,
my (Em)God,
I (G)see
how (D)ev ’ry thing is torn
in the (Em)riv
er (G)deep.
And (Fmaj7)I don’t know why
I (Em)go
the (G)way
(D)down (F)by
the riv er side.
(Am)(Ooh.) Oh, oh,
I.
(Am)(Ooh.) Oh, oh,
I.
(Am)(Ooh.) Oh, oh,
I.
(D)Down by
the riv er side.
(D)Down by
the riv er side.
Riverside — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Riverside" by Agnes Obel: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 117 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.
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About “Riverside”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Riverside" by Agnes Obel in?
- The backing track is in C at 117 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 "Riverside" 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 "Riverside"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Riverside", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Riverside" 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 "Riverside"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Riverside"?
- "Riverside" was originally performed by Agnes Obel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Agnes Obel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Agnes Obel: "Familiar". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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