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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Let The River Run" by Carly Simon in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Let The River Run" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Let The River Run" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Let The River Run"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Let The River Run" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Let The River Run"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Let The River Run" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
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