Other arrangements of River
Pick a learning view.
It’s (C)com in’ on Christ me mas, know they’re (F)cut ting down (C)trees.
And They’re (F)put ting up (C)rein deer, and sing in’ songs of joy the and peace.
Oh, I (Am)wish I had a riv er
I could skate a (G)way on.
But (C)it don’t snow to here, le it (C)stays ish pret ty green.
I’m I’ve gon na (F)make a lot of (C)mon ey then I’m gon na quit this cra er had.
zy scene.
I (Am)wish I had a riv er I could skate a (G)way on.
I (F)wish I had a riv er so (G)long
I would teach my feet to
fly
Oh, I (C)wish I had a riv er
I could skate a way on.
I made my ba by (C)cry.
He (C)tried hard to help me you know he (F)put me at (C)ease.
And he (F)loved me so (C)naugh ty and made me weak in joy the and knees.
Oh, I (Am)wish I had a riv er
I could skate a (G)way on.
But (C)I’m so hard to hand le I’m (C)stays ish and I’m sad.
Now I’ve gone and (F)lost a the best (C)ba by then that gon I quit
ev er had.
Oh, I I (Am)wish I had a riv er I could skate a (G)way on.
I (F)wish I had a riv er so (G)long
I would teach my feet to
fly
Oh, I (C)wish I had a riv er
I could skate a way on.
I made my ba by (C)cry.
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River — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "River" 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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “River”
- Can I play "River" 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 "River" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "River" by Emeli Sandé 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "River" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 Emeli Sandé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "River"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?
- Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "River"?
- 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. "River" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "River"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "River" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.