Learn "BENEATH STILL WATERS" by Emmylou Harris on Piano

Master "BENEATH STILL WATERS" by Emmylou Harris with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Folk arrangement is in the key of D at 80 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

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.

Song Details

Category
Folk
Key
D
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Beneath Still Waters" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.