River

by Leon Bridges
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "River" by Leon Bridges 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 Db, 64 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 Db at 64 BPM.
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 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 Db at 64 BPM.

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