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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lazy River" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Lazy River" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Lazy River" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Lazy River"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Lazy River" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lazy River"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lazy River" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.