Other arrangements of The River
Pick a learning view.
You know the dream is like a riv er, ev er change in’ as it flows.
And the (G)dream er’s just a ves sel that must (Em)fol low where it goes.
Try ing to learn from what’s be hind (D)you, and nev er (Bm)know ing what’s in store makes each day a con stant bat tle
just to (A)stay be tween the shores.
And I will (D)sail (G)my (D)ves sel till the (G)riv er runs dry.
Like a (G)bird up on the wind,
these (Em7)wa ter’s are my sky.
I’ll (Bm)nev er (D)reach my (G)des ti (D)na tion (G)if I nev er try.
So, I will (D)sail (G)my ves sel till the (A)riv er runs dry.
Too ma ny times we stand side
and let the ters slip a way,
till what we (G)put off till to mor row has (Em)now be come to day.
So don’t you sit up on the shore (D)line
and (Bm)say you sat is fied.
Choose to chance the ra pids
and (A)dare to dance tide.
And I will (D)sail (G)my (D)ves sel till the (G)riv er runs dry.
Like a (G)bird up on the wind,
these (Em7)wa ter’s are my sky.
I’ll (Bm)nev er (D)reach my (G)des ti (D)na tion (G)if I nev er try.
So, I will (D)sail (G)my ves sel till the (A)riv er runs dry.
Too ma ny
And there’s (Bm)bound to be rough wa (G)ters and I (D)know I’ll (D)take some (G)falls.
But with the (Em7)good Lord as my cap tain, I can (G)make it through them all.
Yes, I will (E)sail (A)my (E)ves sel till the (A)riv er run dry.
Like a (A)bird up on the wind,
these (F#m7)wa ters are my sky.
I’ll (C#)nev (B)er (E)reach my (A)des ti (E)na tion (A)if I nev er try.
So, I will (E)sail (A)my (E)ves sel till the (B)riv er runs dry.
Yes, I will (E)sail (A)my (E)ves sil till the (B)riv er runs dry.
Till the riv er runs dry.
The River — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The River" by Garth Brooks: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “The River”
- Can I sing "The River" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The River" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The River" by Garth Brooks in?
- The backing track is in D at 76 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 "The 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 "The River"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The 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 "The 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 "The River"?
- "The River" was originally performed by Garth Brooks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The River" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The River" by Garth Brooks. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The River" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The River" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.