Let The River Run

by Carly Simon
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Lyrics

We’re (F)com ing to the edge, run ning on the wa ter, (Dm)com ing through the fog, (F)your (Eb)sons (Dm)and (Eb)daugh (F)ters.

(D)Let

the riv er (G)run,

let all the (D)dream

ers wake the (Bm)na

(A)tion.

(G)Come,

the new Je (Bm)ru

(A)sa

(D)lem.

(D)Sil

ver cit ies (G)rise;

the morn ing (D)lights

the streets that (Bm)lead

(A)them.

And (G)si

rens call them (Bm)on

(A)with a (D)song.

It’s (Bm)ask

ing for the (E)tak

ing,

(G)trem

bling,

(D)sha ak ing.

(Bm)Oh,

my heart is (C)ach

ing.

We’re (A)com ing to the edge, run ning on the wa ter, (D)com ing through the fog, your (A7)sons and daugh ters.

(F)We,

the great and (Bb)small

stand on a (F)star

and blaze a (Dm)trail

(C)of de (Bb)sire

through the (Dm)dar

(C)kling

(F)dawn.

It’s (Dm)ask

ing for the (G)tak

ing,

(Bb)trem

bling,

(F)sha ak ing.

(Dm)Oh,

my heart is (Eb)ach

ing.

We’re (C)com ing to the edge, run ning on the wa ter, (F)com ing through the fog, your (C7)sons and daugh ters.

(F)Let

the riv er (Bb)run,

let all the (F)dream

ers wake the (Dm)na

(C)tion.

(Bb)Come,

the new Je (Dm)ru

(C)sa

(F)lem.

Let The River Run by Carly Simon

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Let The River Run" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Let The River Run" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Carly Simon can I play here?
Try "HAVEN'T GOT TIME FOR THE PAIN", "LET THE RIVER RUN", "SHOULDER TO SHOULDER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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