What key is "River" in?

"River" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "River" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "River" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "River" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?

Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

If you’re (F6)look ing for the big ad (C)ven ture and you and (F)gold is all that’s on your (C)mind.

If all you (F6)want’s some one to take your (C)pic ture

then (Am7)I won’t (F6)waste your time.

See, (F6)may be I’m too qui et (C)for you.

I You (F)prob ’ly nev er no ticed (C)me.

But if (F6)you’re too big to fol low (C)riv ers

how you (Am7)ev er gon na (F6)find the (C)sea?

So fol low (Em)me.

I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.

(C)I’ll do the run ning for you.

Fol low (Em)me

I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.

(C)I'll move the moun tains for you.

Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em)me.

I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.

(C)I’m here to keep you float ing.

Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em)me.

I’ll be your riv (Fmaj7)er, riv er.

(C)Riv er, riv er, yeah.

If all you (F6)want are ans wers to your (C)ques tions

and you can’t (F)seem to find no on for (C)free.

If If you’re (F6)look ing for the right di (C)rec tion

then (Am7)darl ing (F6)look for me.

See, (F6)I can make the load much (C)light er.

I just (F)need you to con fide in (C)me.

But if (F6)you’re too proud to fol low (C)riv ers

how you (Am7)ev er gon na (F6)find the (C)sea?

So fol low (Em)me.

I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.

(C)I’ll do the run ning for you.

Fol low (Em)me

I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.

(C)I'll move the moun tains for you.

Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em)me.

I’ll be your (Fmaj7)riv er, riv er.

(C)I’m here to keep you float ing.

Fol (Fmaj7)low (Em)me.

I’ll be your riv (Fmaj7)er, riv er.

(C)Riv er, riv er, yeah.

If all you

Wher (Dm)ev er you’re stand ing (Fm)I will be by your side.

Through the (Dm)good through the bad, I’ll (Fm)nev er be hard to find.

Said, wher (Dm)ev er you’re stand ing (Fm)I will be by your side.

Through the (Dm)good through the bad, I’ll (Fm)nev er be hard to find.

Said, wher

So fol low

Wher (Dm)ev er you’re stand ing (Fm)I will be by your side.

Through the (Dm)good, through the bad, I’ll (Fm)nev er be hard to (C)find.

River by Emeli Sandé

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “River”

What key is "River" in?: "River" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "River" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "River" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "River" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?: Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.