Lyrics
Be neath still (G)wa ters
there’s a strong un der (D)tow.
The sur face won’t (G)tell you
what the deep wa ter (D)knows.
Dar ling, I’m (G)say
ing
I know some thing’s (D)wrong.
Be neath still (G)wa ters
your love is (D)gone.
(D7)E ven a (G)fool could see
that you’ll soon be (D)leav ing me.
But each
and ev ’ry (B7)heart
must take its (E7)turn
at mis er y.
And this time it’s (G)me.
And I’ll cry a (D)lone.
Be (D7)neath still (G)wa ters
your love is (D)gone.
E ven a
Be (D7)neath still (G)wa ters
your love is (D)gone.
Be (D7)neath still (G)wa ters
your love is (D)gone.
Beneath Still Waters by Emmylou Harris
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Beneath Still Waters”
- What key is "Beneath Still Waters" in?
- "Beneath Still Waters" by Emmylou Harris is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Beneath Still Waters" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Beneath Still Waters" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Beneath Still Waters"?
- This arrangement of "Beneath Still Waters" uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, D, D7, E7, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Beneath Still Waters" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Emmylou Harris can I play here?
- Try "BORN TO RUN", "BOULDER TO BIRMINGHAM", "A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.