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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "River" by Emeli Sandé: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "River" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "River" by Emeli Sandé. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "River" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "River" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.