Other arrangements of River
Pick a learning view.
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 — 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 C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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 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.
- 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.