Other arrangements of River
Pick a learning view.
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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "River" by Josh Groban in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Ab. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "River"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Ab. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "River" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Ab, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 75 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.