Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

What (C)I love most a bout riv ers is: you (F)can’t step in the same (C)riv er twice.

The (F)wa ter’s al ways (G)chang ing, al ways (C)flow ing.

But (Fmaj7)peo ple, I guess, can’t live like that; we (Am)all must pay a price: To be (Dm7)safe we lose our chance of ev er (Dm7)know ing

(Em)what’s a round the riv er bend,

wait ing (Em)just a round the riv er bend.

I (G)look (C)once (F)more (C)just a round the riv er bend be (G)yond (C)the (F)shore, (C)where the gulls fly free.

Don’t (Am)know what for, (D9sus)what I dream the (D9)day might send (F)just a round the riv er bend

for (A)me,

com ing for (A)me.

I (C)feel it there be yond those trees or (F)right be hind these (Gsus)wa ter falls.

Can (F)I ig nore the (G)sound of dis tant (C)drum ming for a (Fmaj7)hand some stur dy hus band who builds (G)hand some stur dy (Am)walls and (F)nev er dreams that some thing might be (G)com ing

(Em)just a round the riv er bend?

(F)Just a round the riv er (F)bend.

(G)I look (C)once (F)more (C)just a round the riv er bend be (G)yond (C)the (F)shore, (C)some where past the sea.

Don’t (Am)know what for...

(D9sus)why do all my (D9)dreams ex tend (F)just a round the riv er bend?

(Dm)Just a round the riv er bend.

(F)Should I choose the smooth est course

(C)stead y as the beat ing (F)drum?

(F)Should I mar ry Ko co (G)um?

Is (C)all my dream ing at an (F)end?

Or (F)do you still

(G)wait for me, Dream (Am)Giv er

(Dm7)just a round the (G7sus)riv er

(C)bend?

Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" by Alan Menken: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 102 BPM.

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

About “Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)”

What key is "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" by Alan Menken played in?
Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)"?
The arrangement plays at 102 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" 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 "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)"?
"Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" by Alan Menken. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Just Around The Riverbend (From Pocahontas)" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.