Is "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" use?

Just 29 chords: A, A7, Ab, Abmaj7, Am7, B7, Bb, Bm, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.

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Ain't No Mountain High Enough

· by Nickolas Ashford

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Lyrics

(Em9)Lis ten, ba by:

Ain’t no moun tain (G#)high, ain’t no val ley low, ain’t no (F#m7)riv er (Em9)wide e nough, ba by.

Now, if you need me, (G#)call me.

No mat ter where you (Gmaj7)are, no (F#m7)mat ter (Em9)how far.

(D)Don’t (G)wor ry, (E)ba by.

Just call out my (G#)name.

I’ll be there in a hur ry.

You (F#m7)don’t have to (Em7)wor ry, ’cause, (F#m7)ba by, there (Gmaj7)ain’t no (Em9)moun tain (F#m7)high e (Bm)nough,

(Gmaj7)ain’t no (Em9)val ley (F#m7)low e (Bm)nough,

(Gmaj7)ain’t no (Em9)riv er (F#m7)wide e (Bm)nough

to (Esus)keep me from (E)get ting (D)to (G)you, babe.

Re mem ber the day Now, if I set you (G#)free?

me.

I told you you could (Gmaj7)al ways (F#m7)count on (Em9)me.

And (D)from (G)day ry, (E)on, by.

Just I made a (G#)vow: I’ll be there when you want me, some (F#m7)way, have some (Em7)how.

ry, ’Cause, (F#m7)ba by, there (Gmaj7)ain’t no (Em9)moun tain (F#m7)high e (Bm)nough,

(Gmaj7)ain’t no (Em9)val ley (F#m7)low e (Bm)nough,

(Gmaj7)ain’t no (Em9)riv er (F#m7)wide e (Bm)nough to (Esus)keep me from (E)get ting (D)to (G)you, babe.

Re mem ber the day babe.

And no wind,

and no rain

or (F#sus)win ter’s cold

can (B7)stop me, ba by.

Oh, ba by, if you are my you’re (Bm)goal.

er in trou ble, I’ll be on the dou ble.

Just (Fm)send for me, ba by!

Oh,

by!)

My love is a (A)live

deep down in my heart, al (Gm7)though we are (Fm9)miles a part.

(Eb)If (Ab)you ev (F7)er (Cm7)need a help ing (A)hand, I’ll be there on the dou (Abmaj7)ble just as (Gm7)fast as I (Fm7)can.

Don’t you (Gm7)know that there (Abmaj7)ain’t no (Fm9)moun tain (Gm7)high e (Cm)nough,

(Abmaj7)ain’t no (Fm9)val ley (Gm7)low e (Cm)nough,

(Abmaj7)ain’t no (Fm9)riv er (Gm7)wide e (Cm)nough to (F)keep me from get ting to (Ab)you, babe.

Don’t you know that there (Abmaj7)ain’t no (Fm9)moun tain (Gm7)high e (Cm)nough,

(Abmaj7)ain’t no (Fm9)val ley (Gm7)low e (Cm)nough,

(Abmaj7)ain’t no (Fm9)riv er (Gm7)wide e (Cm)nough to (F)keep me from get ting to (Ab)you, babe.

Don’t you know that there babe.

Ain't No Mountain High Enough by Nickolas Ashford — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ain't No Mountain High Enough” by Nickolas Ashford in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of B at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" use?: Just 29 chords: A, A7, Ab, Abmaj7, Am7, B7, Bb, Bm, +21 more. Take it one section at a time.