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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Lazy River" by Bobby Darin in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Lazy River" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Lazy River" with hands-separate practice in F at 96 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Lazy River"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Lazy River" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Lazy River"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Lazy River" is in the key of F at 96 BPM.