Other arrangements of River Lea
Pick a learning view.
(C)Ev ’ry bod y tells me it’s ’bout (D)time that I moved on, that I (Em)need to learn to light en up and (D)learn how to be young.
But (C)my heart is a val ley, it’s so (D)shal low and man made, I’m (Em)scared to death if I let you in that you’ll (D)see I’m just a fake.
(C)Some times I feel lone ly in the arms it’s of your touch that but (Em)I know meant that’s just hurt me ’cause noth or ing (D)ev er is e nough.
Con (C)When I this was a child a po I gy grew I up it’s (D)by the Ri ver vance Lea but there was (Em)some thing in the wa ter, now that (D)some er get thing’s in me.
Oh, I can’t go (D)back,
but the reeds are grow ing out of my fin ger tips, I can’t go (D)back
to the ri ver.
But it’s in my (D)roots, in my veins, it’s in my (Em)blood and I stain ev ’ry (D)heart that I use to heal the pain.
Oh, it’s in my (D)roots, in my veins, it’s in my (Em)blood and I stain ev ’ry (D)heart that I use to heal the pain.
So I blame it on the (D)Ri ver Lea, the Ri ver Lea, the (Em)Ri ver Lea.
Yeah, I blame it on the (D)Ri ver Lea, the Ri ver Lea, the (A)Ri ver Lea.
(C)I should prob ’ly tell you now be fore it’s of your touch that but (Em)I know meant that’s just hurt me ’cause noth or ing (D)lie straight to your face.
Con (C)When I this was a child a po I gy grew I up it’s (D)by the Ri ver vance Lea but there was (Em)ra ther say it now in case I (D)some er get thing’s in me.
No, I can’t go (D)back,
but the reeds are grow ing out of my fin ger tips, I can’t go (D)back
to the ri ver.
But it’s in my (D)roots, in my veins, it’s in my (Em)blood and I stain ev ’ry (D)heart that I use to heal the pain.
Oh, it’s in my (D)roots, in my veins, it’s in my (Em)blood and I stain ev ’ry (D)heart that I use to heal the pain.
So I blame it on the (D)Ri ver Lea, the Ri ver Lea, the (Em)Ri ver Lea.
Yeah, I blame it on the (D)Ri ver Lea, the Ri ver Lea, the (A)Ri ver Lea.
(A)Ri ver Lea.
So I blame it on the (D)Ri ver Lea, the Ri ver Lea, the (Em)Ri ver Lea.
Yeah I blame it on the (D)Ri ver Lea, the Ri ver Lea, the (A)Ri ver Lea.
(D)Ri ver Lea,
(Em)Ri ver Lea,
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(A)Ri ver Lea.
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(Em)Ri ver Lea,
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(A)Ri ver Lea.
(CN.C.)Ri ver Lea,
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River Lea — Simple Sheet Music
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"River Lea" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 80 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 Lea”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "River Lea"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "River Lea" by Adele played in?
- River Lea 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 Lea"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "River Lea" 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 Lea"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "River Lea"?
- "River Lea" was originally performed by Adele. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Adele can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE LIKE YOU", "Hello", "SKYFALL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "River Lea". Key of C, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.