Lazy River

by Bobby Darin
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Lyrics

(D7)Up a la zy riv er by the old mill run, that (G7)la zy, la zy riv er in the noon day sun,

(C7)lin ger in the shade of a kind old tree,

(C7)throw a way your trou bles, dream a (F)dream with me.

(D7)Up a la zy riv er where the rob in’s song a (G7)wakes a bright new morn ing, we can loaf a long.

(Bb)Blue skies up a (Bdim)bove,

(F)ev ’ry one’s in (D7)love;

(G7)up a la zy (C7)riv er, how (F)hap py you can (D7)be,

(G7)up a la zy (C7)riv er with (F)me.

(D7)Up a la zy riv er by the old mill run, that (G7)la zy, la zy riv er in the noon day sun,

(C7)lin ger in the shade of a kind old tree,

(C7)throw a way your trou bles, dream a (F)dream with me.

(D7)Up a la zy riv er where the rob in’s song a (G7)wakes a bright new morn ing, we can loaf a long.

(Bb)Blue skies up a (Bdim)bove,

(F)ev ’ry one’s in (D7)love;

(G7)up a la zy (C7)riv er, how (F)hap py you can (D7)be,

(G7)up a la zy (C7)riv er with (F)me.

(F)me.

Lazy River β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Lazy River" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 96 BPM.

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

About β€œLazy River”

Why does "Lazy River" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Lazy River".
What key is "Lazy River" by Bobby Darin played in?
Lazy River is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lazy River"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lazy River" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Lazy River"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lazy River"?
"Lazy River" was originally performed by Bobby Darin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Bobby Darin can I play here?
Try "EIGHTEEN YELLOW ROSES", "ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS", "THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Lazy River"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Lazy River".
Can I see all the notes in "Lazy River"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 96 BPM.