What key is "I Follow Rivers" in?

"I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Lykke Li can I play here?

Try "POSSIBILITY", "I Follow Rivers", "Possibility". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh, I beg you,

can I fol low?

Oh, I ask you,

why not al ways?

Be the o cean

where I un ra vel.

Be my on ly,

be the wa ter where I’m wad ing.

You’re my riv er run ning high.

Run deep, run (Am)wild.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.

I fol low you.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.

I fol low you.

He a mes sage,

where I’m the run ner.

He the reb el,

I’m the daugh ter, wait ing for you.

You’re my riv er run ning high.

Run deep, run (Am)wild.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.

I fol low you.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.

I fol low you.

(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

You’re my riv er run ning high.

Run deep, run wild.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.

I fol low you.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.

I fol low you.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)deep sea ba by.

I fol low you.

(F)I, I fol low,

I fol low you (Am)dark doom hon ey.

I fol low you.

(F)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(C)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(F)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Dm)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(Am)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

(C)Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh.

I Follow Rivers by Lykke Li

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Follow Rivers”

What key is "I Follow Rivers" in?: "I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 122 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Lykke Li can I play here?: Try "POSSIBILITY", "I Follow Rivers", "Possibility". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.