What key is "The River" in?

"The River" by Jordan Feliz is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The River" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The River" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "The River"?

This arrangement of "The River" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, E7, Epow, F#sus4, G.

How long does it take to learn "The River" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Jordan Feliz can I play here?

Try "SATISFIED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I know a (Bm)place

where we can (A)go

to lay the (F#sus)trou bles down eat ing your a (G)soul.

I know a (Bm)place

where mer cy (A)flows,

drowned take the (F#sus)stains, make you whit er than a (G)snow.

Like a (Bm)tide, it is ris ing up deep in side, a (Bm)cur rent that moves and makes you come a live; (Bm)liv ing wa ter that brings the dead to life,

oh,

(E7)oh.

We’re go ing (Bm)down to the riv er, down to the riv er, down to the riv er to pray.

Let’s get washed by the wa ter, washed by the wa ter and rise up in a maz ing grace.

Let’s go (Bm)down, down, down to the riv er.

(Bm)(You will leave changed.) Let’s go (Bm)down, down, down to the riv er.

(Bm)(Nev er the same.)

I’ve seen it (Bm)move

in my own (A)life;

took me from (F#sus)dust y roads in to your a (G)dise.

All of my (Bm)dirt,

all of my (A)shame

drowned in the (F#sus)streams that have made me than a (G)gain.

Like a (Bm)tide, it is ris ing up deep in side, a (Bm)cur rent that moves and makes you come a live; (Bm)liv ing wa ter that brings the dead to life,

oh,

(E7)oh.

We’re go ing (Bm)down to the riv er, down to the riv er, down to the riv er to pray.

Let’s get washed by the wa ter, washed by the wa ter and rise up in a maz ing grace.

Let’s go (Bm)down, down, down to the riv er.

(Bm)(You will leave changed.) Let’s go (Bm)down, down, down to the riv er.

(Bm)(Nev er the same.)

I’ve seen it same.) Let’s go (Bm)down.

(Woo,

woo,

woo.)

Let’s go (Bm)down.

(Woo,

woo,

woo.)

Let’s go down.

We’re go ing same.) (CN.C.)Oh, down.

(Woo,

woo,

woo.)

Let’s go (Bm)down, down, down to the riv er,

(woo,)

down in a maz ing grace.

The River by Jordan Feliz

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The River”

What key is "The River" in?: "The River" by Jordan Feliz is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The River" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The River" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "The River"?: This arrangement of "The River" uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, E7, Epow, F#sus4, G.
How long does it take to learn "The River" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Jordan Feliz can I play here?: Try "SATISFIED". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.