Lyrics
(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 (D)arms of your touch, but I (Em)know that’s just me ’cause noth ing (D)ev er is e nough.
(C)When I was a child I grew up (D)by the Riv er Lea,
there was (Em)some thing in the wa ter, now that (D)some thing’s in me.
Oh, I can’t go back,
(D)but the (Em)reeds are grow ing out of my (D)fin ger tips, I can’t go back
(D)to the (A)riv er.
But it’s in my (Em)roots, in my (D)veins, it’s in my blood and I (Em)stain ev ’ry heart that I (D)use to heal the (A)pain.
Oh, it’s in my (Em)roots, in my (D)veins, it’s in my blood and I (Em)stain ev ’ry heart that I (D)use to heal the (A)pain.
So I blame it on the (Em)Riv er Lea, the (D)Riv er Lea, the Riv er Lea.
(Em)Yeah, I blame it on the Riv er Lea, the (D)Riv er Lea, the (A)Riv er Lea.
(C)Some times I feel lone ly in the (D)arms of your touch, but I (Em)know that’s just me ’cause noth ing (D)ev er is e nough.
(C)When I was a child I grew up (D)by the Riv er Lea,
there was (Em)some thing in the wa ter, now that (D)some thing’s in me.
Oh, I can’t go back,
(D)but the (Em)reeds are grow ing out of my (D)fin ger tips, I can’t go back
(D)to the (A)riv er.
But it’s in my (Em)roots, in my (D)veins, it’s in my blood and I (Em)stain ev ’ry heart that I (D)use to heal the (A)pain.
Oh, it’s in my (Em)roots, in my (D)veins, it’s in my blood and I (Em)stain ev ’ry heart that I (D)use to heal the (A)pain.
So I blame it on the (Em)Riv er Lea, the (D)Riv er Lea, the Riv er Lea.
(Em)Yeah, I blame it on the Riv er Lea, the (D)Riv er Lea, the (A)Riv er Lea.
(A)Riv er Lea.
So I blame it on the (Em)Riv er Lea, the (D)Riv er Lea, the Riv er Lea.
(Em)Yeah, I blame it on the Riv er Lea, the (D)Riv er Lea, the (A)Riv er Lea.
(Em)Riv er Lea,
Riv er Lea.
Riv er Lea,
(A)Riv er Lea.
(Em)Riv er Lea,
Riv er Lea.
Riv er Lea,
(A)Riv er Lea.
(A7)Riv er Lea,
Riv er Lea.
River Lea — Piano Lead Sheet
"River Lea" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 86 BPM.
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About “River Lea”
- 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 86 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.