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,
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(A)Ri ver Lea.
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River Lea — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "River Lea" by Adele 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 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”
- Can I learn "River Lea" 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 Lea" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "River Lea"?
- 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 Lea" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "River Lea"?
- 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 Lea" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.


