Beneath Still Waters

by Emmylou Harris
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Beneath Still Waters" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Beneath Still Waters

Why does "Beneath Still Waters" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Beneath Still Waters".
What key is "Beneath Still Waters" by Emmylou Harris played in?
Beneath Still Waters is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beneath Still Waters"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Beneath Still Waters" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Beneath Still Waters"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Beneath Still Waters"?
"Beneath Still Waters" was originally performed by Emmylou Harris. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Beneath Still Waters"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, D, D7, E7, G.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Beneath Still Waters"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Beneath Still Waters".
Can I see all the notes in "Beneath Still Waters"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 80 BPM.

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