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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Deep River" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Deep River"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Deep River". Key of F, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.