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Some days I can’t say why I’m feel ing lone ly,
and some days I am too proud to ask for help.
And I stum ble through the noise,
(Db)try ing to find some peace, a (Bbm)stran ger in the crowd, I lose my (Ebsus)self.
So I walk (Fm)down to (Eb)the (Ab)riv er, where the (Db)trou bles, they can’t find me.
Let the (Db)wa ters there re mind me the sun will be there when we wake.
I walk (Db)down to the (Fm)riv er, though I might not un der stand it, it’s not (Db)al ways as we planned it, but we grow strong er when we break.
So I walk (Fm)down
to the (Ab)riv er,
I walk
down
to the (Ab)riv er.
This rag ing world can get so o ver whelm ing,
(Fm)look ing for a mean ing when it (Db)won’t make sense.
In my head it’s get ting loud,
like I can’t out run this cloud, no (Bbm)mat ter where I go, there I am.
So I walk (Fm)down to the (Ab)riv er, where the (Db)trou bles, they can’t find me.
Let the (Db)wa ters there re mind me the sun will be there when we wake.
I walk (Db)down to the (Fm)riv er, though I might not un der stand it, it’s not (Db)al ways as we planned it, but we grow strong er when we break.
So I walk (Fm)down
to the (Ab)riv er,
I walk
down
to the (Ab)riv er.
Let the (Ebm)calm put me un der, (Bbm)far be yond the thun der, and (Absus)tell me it will (Ab)all be o kay.
And let the (Ebm)waves take all my wor ries, (Bbm)con quer them with fu ry, give me (Ab)shel ter, be my es cape.
I walk (Fm)down to (Eb)the (Ab)riv er, where the (Db)trou bles, they can’t find me.
Let the (Db)wa ters there re mind me the sun will be there when we wake.
I walk (Db)down to the (Fm)riv er, though I might not un der stand it, it’s not al ways as we planned it, but we grow strong er when we break.
So I walk down
to the (Ab)riv er,
I walk
down
to the (Ab)riv er,
I walk
(Db)down
to the (Ab)riv er,
I walk
down
to the (Ab)riv er, (Eb)to the riv er,
to the (Ab)riv er,
I walk
(Db)down,
(Ab)whoa,
to the (C7)riv er,
(Ab)whoa,
(Ab)whoa.
River — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "River" by Josh Groban: 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 Ab, 75 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “River”
- What key is "River" by Josh Groban played in?
- River is arranged in the key of Ab 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 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "River" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "River"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Absus4, Bbm, C7, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dbsus2, +4 more.
- What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
- Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". 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 Josh Groban. 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 Ab, 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.