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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Down To The River To Pray" 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 Bb, 90 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 “Down To The River To Pray”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Down To The River To Pray"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Down To The River To Pray". Key of Bb, 90 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.
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