I Follow Rivers

by Lykke Li
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "I Follow Rivers" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 122 BPM.

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

About “I Follow Rivers

Can I play "I Follow Rivers" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Follow Rivers" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Follow Rivers" by Lykke Li played in?
I Follow Rivers 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 "I Follow Rivers"?
The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Follow Rivers" 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 "I Follow Rivers"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Follow Rivers"?
"I Follow Rivers" was originally performed by Lykke Li. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lykke Li can I play here?
Try "POSSIBILITY", "I Follow Rivers", "Possibility". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Follow Rivers"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Follow Rivers" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Follow Rivers"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Follow Rivers" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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