Over The River And Through The Woods

by Traditional
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Lyrics

(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)β€œTing 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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Over The River And Through The Woods" by Traditional in falling notes style β€” 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: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œOver The River And Through The Woods”

Can I learn "Over The River And Through The Woods" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” 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 "Over The River And Through The Woods" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
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 β€” 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 β€” 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
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 "Over The River And Through The Woods" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Over The River And Through The Woods"?
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. "Over The River And Through The Woods" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.