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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Deep River" 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 F, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Deep River”
- Why does "Deep River" 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 "Deep River".
- What key is "Deep River" by African-American Spiritual played in?
- Deep River is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Deep River"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Deep River" 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 "Deep River"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Deep River"?
- "Deep River" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Deep River"?
- 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 "Deep River".
- Can I see all the notes in "Deep River"?
- 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 F at 80 BPM.