Other arrangements of The River
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"The River" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The River”
- Why does "The River" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The River".
- What key is "The River" by Jordan Feliz played in?
- The River is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The River"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The River" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The River"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The River"?
- "The River" was originally performed by Jordan Feliz. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The River"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, E7, Epow, F#sus4, G.
- What other songs by Jordan Feliz can I play here?
- Try "SATISFIED". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "The River"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The River".
- Can I see all the notes in "The River"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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