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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Beneath Still Waters" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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

Can I play "Beneath Still Waters" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Beneath Still Waters" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Beneath Still Waters"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Beneath Still Waters" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Beneath Still Waters"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beneath Still Waters" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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