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.
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "River" by Emeli Sandé in falling notes style — 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: 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 learn "River" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "River" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "River"?
- 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 "River" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "River"?
- 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. "River" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.