River

by Linda Ronstadt
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Lyrics

It’s com in’ on Christ mas, they’re cut tin’ down trees.

They’re put tin’ up rein deer and sing in’ songs of joy and peace.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er I could skate a way on.

But it don’t snow here, it stays pret ty green.

I’m gon na make a lot of mon ey and then I’ll quit this cra zy scene.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er

I could skate a way on.

I wish I had a riv er so long

I would teach my feet to

fly.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er

I could skate a way on.

I made my ba by by

cry.

bye.

He tried in’ hard help me.

He put me at ease.

He loved me so naught y, and made me weak of in the knees.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er I could skate a way on.

I’m so hard to dle, I’m self and I’m sad.

I’ve gone and lost the best of ba by and that I ev er cra zy had.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er

I could skate a way on.

I wish I had a riv er so long

I would teach my feet to

fly.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er

I could skate a way on.

I made my ba by say

good bye.

He

It’s com in’ on Christ mas, they’re cut tin’ down trees.

They’re put tin’ up rein deer and sing in’ songs of joy and peace.

Oh, I wish I had a riv er I could skate a way

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River — Simple Sheet Music

"River" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 88 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 “River”

What key is "River" by Linda Ronstadt played in?
River 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 "River"?
The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "River" 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 "River"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "River"?
"River" was originally performed by Linda Ronstadt. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Linda Ronstadt can I play here?
Try "PRISONER IN DISGUISE", "DREAMS TO DREAM", "STRAIGHTEN UP AND FLY RIGHT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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