Deep River

by African-American Spiritual
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Lyrics

(F)Deep

(Bb)riv er,

(Bdim)my (F)home is (Dm)o ver (Am)Jor dan.

(F)Deep

(Bb)riv er, (Bdim)Lord, I (F)want to cross (Gm)o ver (C)in to (F)camp ground.

Oh, (Dm)don’t you want to go to that (Dm)gos pel a feast, that (Dm)prom ised land where (A#5)all is (Dm)peace?

(C)Lord, I (F)want to cross (C7)o ver in to (F)camp ground.

(C7)Oh,

(F)Deep

(Bb)riv er,

(Bdim)my (F)home is (Dm)o ver (Am)Jor dan.

(F)Deep

(Bb)riv er, (Bdim)Lord, I (F)want to cross (Gm7)o ver (C)in to (F)camp ground.

I’ll (Dm)go I in to heav en and (Dm)take my a seat.

I’ll (Dm)cast my crown at (A#5)Je sus’ (Dm)feet.

(C)Lord, I (F)want to cross (C7)o ver in to (F)camp ground.

(C7)Oh,

(F)Deep

(Bb)riv er,

(Bdim)my (F)home is (Dm)o ver (Am)Jor dan.

(F)Deep

(Bb)riv er, (Bdim)Lord, I (F)want to cross (Gm7)o ver (C)in to (F)camp ground.

Oh, (F)camp ground.

Deep River by African-American Spiritual

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Deep River”

What key is "Deep River" in?
"Deep River" by African-American Spiritual is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Deep River" 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 "Deep River" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Deep River" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
Try "All My Trials", "Down By The Riverside", "Go, Tell It On The Mountain". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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