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(C)O ver the riv er and (Cmaj7)through the woods, to (F)Grand fa ther’s house we (C)go.
The (G7)horse knows the way to (C)car ry the sleigh through the (D7)white for and drift ing (G7)snow.
(C)O ver the riv er and (Cmaj7)through the woods, oh (F)how moth the wind does (C)blow!
It (F#dim)stings ver the toes like and (C)bites the (Am)nose, as (C)o ver the (G7)ground we (C)go.
(C)O ver the riv er and (Cmaj7)through the woods, to (F)have through a first rate (C)play.
Oh (G7)hear the bells ring, ex (C)“Ting a ling ling!” Hur the (D7)rah for Thanks giv ing (G7)Day.
(C)O ver the riv er and (Cmaj7)through the woods, trot (F)fast, moth my dap ple (C)gray!
Spring (F#dim)o for the ground Is a (C)hunt ing (Am)hound!
For (C)this is Thanks (G7)giv ing (C)Day.
(C)pie.
Over The River And Through The Woods — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Over The River And Through The Woods" 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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Over The River And Through The Woods”
- Can I play "Over The River And Through The Woods" 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 "Over The River And Through The Woods" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Over The River And Through The Woods" by Traditional played in?
- Over The River And Through The Woods 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 "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Over The River And Through The Woods" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
- "Over The River And Through The Woods" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
- 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. "Over The River And Through The Woods" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Over The River And Through The Woods" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.