Other arrangements of River
Pick a learning view.
Been trav ’ling these wide roads for so long.
My heart’s been (C)far
from You, ten thou sand
miles gone.
Oh, I wan na come near and give You ev er y part of me.
But there’s blood on my hands
and my lips aren’t clean.
In my dark ness, I re mem ber.
Ma ma’s words re oc cur to me.
“Sur ren der to the good Lord
and He’ll wipe your slate clean.”
Take me to Your riv er;
I
wan na (G)go.
Oh, go (Am)on,
take me to Your riv er;
I
wan na (G)know.
Tip me in Your smooth wa ters; I
go in as a (C)man with man y crimes.
Come up for air
as my sins flow down the (G)Jor dan.
Oh, I wan na come near and give You ev er y part of me.
But there’s blood on my hands
and my lips aren’t clean.
I wan na go, wan na go, wan na go.
I wan na know, wan na know, wan na know.
Wan na (G)go, wan na go, wan na go.
Wan na (C)know, wan na know, wan na know.
Wan na (G)go, wan na go, wan na go.
Wan na (C)know, wan na know, wan na know.
Wan na Oh,
oh.
Take me to Your riv er;
I
wan na (G)go.
Lord,
please let me (Am)know.
Take me to Your riv er;
I
wan na (G)know.
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 Db, 64 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”
- 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 Leon Bridges played in?
- River is arranged in the key of Db 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 64 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 Leon Bridges. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "River"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Am, Bbm, C, Db, G.
- 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.
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