As recorded by BILLY IOEL

River Of Dreams

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For SATB* and Piano with Optional Instrumental Accompaniment

Performance Time: Approx . J:25

Words and lVlusic byBILLYJOEL

Arranged byMARKBRYMER

Solo

SopranoAlto

TenorBass

Piano

Solo 1 - Mole or Femnle ,rtf

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