Down To The River To Pray

by Alison Krauss
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Lyrics

As I went (F)down in the riv er to pray,

(C)stud y in’ a bout (Dm)that (F)good old way and who (Dm)shall (F)wear the star ry crown.

Good (C)Lord,

(Bb)show me the (F)way.

(C)Oh,

sis ters, (F)let’s go down,

let’s go (Bb)down, don’t come on go (F)down.

(C)Oh,

sis ters, (F)let’s go down,

down in the (Bb)riv er (C7)to (F)pray.

As I went (F)down in the riv er to pray,

(C)stud y in’ a bout (Dm)that (F)good old way and who (Dm)shall (F)wear the robe and crown.

Good (C)Lord,

(Bb)show me the (F)way.

(C)Oh,

broth ers, (F)let’s go down,

come on (Bb)down, don’t wan na go (F)down?

(C)Oh,

broth ers, (F)let’s go down,

down in the (Bb)riv er (C7)to (F)pray.

As I went (F)pray.

(G)As I (C)went (G)down in the riv er to pray,

(D)stud y in’ a bout that (G)good old way and who (Em)shall (G)wear the star (Em)ry (G)crown.

Good (D)Lord,

(C)show me the (G)way.

(D)Oh,

fa thers (G)let’s go down,

(G)let’s (Am)go (C)down,

come on (G)down.

(D)Oh,

fa thers, (G)let’s go down,

down in the (C)riv er to (Em)pray,

(G)down

(D#dim)in (Em)the (Am7)riv er (C)to

(G)pray.

Down To The River To Pray — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Down To The River To Pray" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 90 BPM.

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

About “Down To The River To Pray

Where are the chord symbols for "Down To The River To Pray" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Down To The River To Pray" is in Bb.
What key is "Down To The River To Pray" by Alison Krauss played in?
Down To The River To Pray is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down To The River To Pray"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down To The River To Pray" 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 "Down To The River To Pray"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Down To The River To Pray"?
"Down To The River To Pray" was originally performed by Alison Krauss. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alison Krauss can I play here?
Try "THERE IS LIFE", "THERE IS A REASON", "When You Say Nothing At All". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Down To The River To Pray" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Down To The River To Pray" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Down To The River To Pray"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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