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Learn "LET THE RIVER RUN" by Carly Simon on Piano
Master "LET THE RIVER RUN" by Carly Simon with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.
Lyrics
We’re (C)com ing to the edge, (C)run ning on the wa ter, com ing (Am)through the fog, (C)your (Bb)sons (Am)and (Bb)daugh (C)ters.
(A)Let
the riv er (D)run,
let all the (A)dream
ers wake the (F#m)na (E)tion.
(D)Come,
the new Je (F#m)ru (E)sa (A)lem.
(A)Sil
ver cit ies (D)rise;
the morn ing (A)lights
the streets that (F#m)lead (E)them.
And (D)si
rens call them (F#m)on (E)with a (A)song.
It’s (F#m)ask
ing for the (B)tak ing, (D)trem bling, (A)sha ak ing.
(F#m)Oh,
my heart is (G)ach ing.
We’re (E)com ing to the edge, (E7)run ning on the wa ter, (E)com ing through the fog, your (E)sons and (E)daugh ters.
(C)We,
the great and (F)small,
stand on a (C)star
and blaze a (Am)trail (G)of de (F)sire
through the (Am)dar (G)kling (C)dawn.
It’s (Am)ask
ing for the (D)tak ing.
Come (C)run with me now; the (C)sky is the col or of (C)blue you’ve nev er e ven (C)seen in the eyes of your (Am)Oh, lov er.
my heart is (Bb)ach ing.
We’re (G)com ing to the edge, (G7)run ning on the wa ter, (G)com ing through the fog, your (G)sons and daugh ters.
(Am)ask
ing for the (D)tak ing, (F)trem bling, (C)sha ak ing.
(Am)Oh,
my heart is (Bb)ach ing.
We’re (G)com ing to the edge, (G7)run ning on the wa ter, (G)com ing through the fog, your (G)sons and daugh ters.
(C)Let
the riv er (F)run,
let all the (C)dream
ers wake the (Am)na (G)tion.
(F)Come,
the new Je (Am)ru (G)sa (C)lem.
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How to Play "Let The River Run" on Piano
- 1Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
- 2Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
- 3Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
- 4Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
- 5Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.