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