What key is "Let The River Run" in?

"Let The River Run" by Carly Simon is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Let The River Run" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Let The River Run" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Let The River Run"?

This arrangement of "Let The River Run" uses 14 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, Bm, C, D, Dm, +6 more.

How long does it take to learn "Let The River Run" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Carly Simon can I play here?

Try "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN", "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER", "THE RIGHT THING TO DO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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, 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.

Let The River Run by Carly Simon

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Let The River Run”

What key is "Let The River Run" in?: "Let The River Run" by Carly Simon is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Let The River Run" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Let The River Run" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Let The River Run"?: This arrangement of "Let The River Run" uses 14 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, Bm, C, D, Dm, +6 more.
How long does it take to learn "Let The River Run" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Carly Simon can I play here?: Try "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN", "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER", "THE RIGHT THING TO DO". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.