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Ooh,
ah;
ooh,
ah.
In the mid dle of the (G)night I go walk ing in my sleep,
from the moun tains of faith
to a riv er so (D)deep.
I must be look ing for some thing, some thing sa cred I lost.
But the I would nev er (C)wide and it’s too hard to (D)cross.
And e ven though I know the riv er is wide but now I’m (Cmaj7)down ev ’ry eve ning and (Bm7)stand on the shore, and try to does n’t take the op po site side so I can (A)fi nal ly find what I’ve been (D)look ing for.
In the mid dle of the (G)night I go walk ing in my sleep,
through the val ley of fear
to a riv er so (D)deep.
And I’ve been search ing for some thing, tak en out of my soul,
some thing I would nev er (C)lose, some thing some bod y (D)stole.
And I don’t know why I go walk ing at night, but now I’m (Cmaj7)tired and I don’t want to (Bm7)walk an y more.
I hope it does n’t take the rest of my life un til I (A)fi nal ly find what I’ve been (D)look ing for.
In the mid dle of the (A)find what it is I’ve been (D)look ing for.
In the mid dle of the (G)night, I go walk ing in my sleep,
through the jun gle of (C)doubt to a riv er so (D)deep.
I know I’m search ing for some thing, some thing so un de fined
that it can on ly be (C)seen by the eyes of the (D)blind, in the mid dle of the (G)night.
I’m not sure a bout a (D6)life af ter this, God knows I’ve nev er been a spir i tual man.
Bap tized by the fire, I wade in to the (A)riv er that runs to the (D)prom ised land.
In the mid dle of the night.
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The River Of Dreams — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The River Of Dreams" 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 G, 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 Of Dreams”
- Can I play "The River Of Dreams" 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 Of Dreams" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The River Of Dreams" by Billy Joel played in?
- The River Of Dreams is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The River Of Dreams"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The River Of Dreams" 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 Of Dreams"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The River Of Dreams"?
- "The River Of Dreams" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The River Of Dreams"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Am, Am7, Bm6, Bm7, C, C6, Cmaj7, +8 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "The River Of Dreams"?
- 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 Of Dreams" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The River Of Dreams"?
- 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 Of Dreams" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.