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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Let The River Run" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
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About “Let The River Run”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Let The River Run" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Let The River Run" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Let The River Run" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Let The River Run" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Let The River Run"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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