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- Contains complete lyrics
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River |
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Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
84 |
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Product #:
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MN0048361_U2 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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Pages: |
6 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 14 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"For any Joni Mitchell lover or just a fan of beautiful melodies. Worth every dollar!"
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Lyrics Begin:
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It's comin' on Christmas, they're cuttin' down trees. |
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Arrangement Details
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By: |
Joni Mitchell |
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Pages: |
6 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
G3-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Guitar |
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Transposed Key: |
D Major |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Available Keys: |
C Major (Orig), A Major (-3), Bb Major (-2), D Major (+2), Eb Major (+3), F Major (+5), G Major (+7) |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0048361_U2 |
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Tempo: |
Medium Folk Tempo |
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Metronome: |
q = 84 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, River
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Date: |
1971 |
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Publisher: |
Reservoir Media Management |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0048361_U2 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
It's comin' on Christmas, they're cuttin' down trees. |
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From the Book: |
Joni Mitchell / Anthology |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (8)For any Joni Mitchell lover or just a fan of beautiful melodies. Worth every dollar!
Infrasonic2007
Very close to what we heard done by Robert Downey Jr. and also by Vonda Shepherd.
bob_noel
Im a beginner in voice. This composition is just right for me. The piano is easy which makes it easy for me to play and also focus on River.
Patricia_Wynne_Edwards
If you know this song, you will love this arrangement - it stays pretty true to the recording!!!
REBECCA_VAN_UUM
The vocal line is mirrored in the accompaniment. This is a personal annoyance to me because it means if I want to alter anything at all to make it my own, it requires reworking of the score. Saying that, it is a fine arrangement if you are just wanting to learn the song or want to do the Joni version exact. It also gives the basic needs to rework or alter as the bones of the piece are sound on the score. For the avg. person this would be great.
kristoffershane
Publishing administered by: Reservoir Media Management
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “River” is in D major. The originally published key is C major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “River” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “River” is written for voice, piano and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “River” available for other instruments?
Yes. “River” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “River” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “River” by Joni Mitchell is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. It has also been performed by Sarah McLachlan. This edition includes 6 pages of music. It's scored in D major.
Transposition into 6 other keys is available. The tempo marking is medium folk tempo, around 84 BPM. It's written for Voice, Piano and Guitar. This edition contains complete lyrics.
Its style is Folk. Customers rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 14 ratings. One customer writes: “Im a beginner in voice. This composition is just right for me. The piano is easy which makes it easy for me to play and also focus on River.”
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