River

by Emeli Sandé
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"River" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “River”

Why does "River" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "River".
What key is "River" by Emeli Sandé played in?
River is arranged in the key of C 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "River" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 Emeli Sandé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?
Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "River"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "River".
Can I see all the notes in "River"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.