Row, Row, Row Your Boat

by Traditional
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Lyrics

Row, row, row your boat, gen tly down the stream.

Mer ri ly, (G7)mer ri ly, (C)mer ri ly, mer ri ly.

Life is (G)but a (C)dream.

Row, row, row your boat, gen tly down the stream.

Mer ri ly, (G7)mer ri ly, (C)mer ri ly, mer ri ly.

Life is (G)but a (C)dream.

Row, Row, Row Your Boat — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" 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, 168 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 “Row, Row, Row Your Boat”

Can I play "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" 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 "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" by Traditional played in?
Row, Row, Row Your Boat 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 "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"?
The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" 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 "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"?
"Row, Row, Row Your Boat" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"?
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. "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Row, Row, Row Your Boat"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.