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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The River" 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 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”
- Can I play "The River" 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 "The River" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The River"?
- 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. "The River" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The River"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The River" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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