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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Let The River Run" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Let The River Run”
- Why does "Let The River Run" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "Let The River Run".
- What key is "Let The River Run" by Carly Simon played in?
- Let The River Run is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Let The River Run"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Let The River Run" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Let The River Run"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Let The River Run"?
- "Let The River Run" was originally performed by Carly Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Let The River Run"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A, Am, B, Bb, Bm, C, D, Dm, +6 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Let The River Run"?
- 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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Let The River Run".
- Can I see all the notes in "Let The River Run"?
- 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 C at 120 BPM.
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