You know the dream is like a riv er, ev er change (G)wa in’ as it flows.
till And the (G)dream er’s just a ves sel that must (Em)fol low where it goes.
Try ing to learn from what’s be hind (D)you, and nev er (Bm)know ing what’s in store makes each day a con stant bat tle
just to (A)stay be tween the shores.
And I will (D)sail (G)my (D)ves sel till the (G)riv er runs dry.
Like a (G)bird up on the wind,
these (Em7)wa ter’s are my sky.
I’ll (Bm)nev er (D)reach my (G)des ti (D)na tion (G)if I nev er try.
So, I will (D)sail (G)my ves sel till the (A)riv er runs dry.
Too ma ny times we stand a side er, and let the (G)wa ters slip a way,
till what we (G)put off till to mor row that has (Em)now be come to day.
So don’t you sit up on the shore (D)line and nev and (Bm)say you sat is fied.
makes each Choose to chance the ra pids
just and (A)dare to dance the tide.
And I will (D)sail (G)my (D)ves sel till the (G)riv er runs dry.
Like a (G)bird up on the wind,
these (Em7)wa ter’s are my sky.
I’ll (Bm)nev er (D)reach my (G)des ti (D)na tion (G)if I nev er try.
So, I will (D)sail (G)my ves sel till the (A)riv er runs dry.
Too ma ny
And there’s (Bm)bound to be rough wa (G)ters and I (D)know I’ll (D)take some (G)falls.
But with the (Em7)good Lord as my cap tain, I can (G)make it through them all.
Yes, I will (E)sail (A)my (E)ves sel till the (A)riv er run dry.
Like a (A)bird up on the wind,
these (F#m7)wa ters are my sky.
I’ll (C#)nev (B)er (E)reach my (A)des ti (E)na tion (A)if I nev er try.
So, I will (E)sail (A)my (E)ves sel till the (B)riv er runs dry.
Yes, I will (E)sail (A)my (E)ves sil till the (B)riv er runs dry.
Till the riv er runs dry.
The River — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The River" by Garth Brooks. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of D, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “The River”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The River" by Garth Brooks in?
- The backing track is in D at 76 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The River" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The River"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The River", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The River" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The River"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The River"?
- "The River" was originally performed by Garth Brooks. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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