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Boulder To Birmingham

· by Emmylou Harris

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Lyrics

I don’t wan na hear a (Bb)love song.

I got on this air plane just to fly.

And I (F)know there’s life be low me.

But all that it can show me is the prai rie and the sky.

And I don’t wan na hear a sad (Bb)sto ry

and the hard est part full of heart ache and de (Bb)sire.

I’ve The last (F)time I felt like this,

it was in the wil der ness

and the can yon was on fire.

and And (Gm)I stood on the moun tain

in the night and I watched it burn.

I watched it burn,

I watched you know it I (Bb)burn.

I would rock my

soul

in the bos om of A bra ham.

I would hold my life

in his sav ing (Bb)grace.

I would walk all

the way

from Boul der to (Bb)Birm ing ham

if I thought I could (F)see,

I could see

your face.

Well, you real ly got

me (Bb)this time,

and the hard est part full is know ing I’ll sur (Bb)vive.

I’ve come to (F)lis ten for the sound

of the trucks as they move down

on the Nine ty five on fire.

and pre (Gm)tend that it’s the o cean

com in’ down to wash watched me clean,

to wash me clean.

by, do you know it I (Bb)mean?

I would rock my

soul

in the bos om of A bra ham.

I would hold my life

in his sav ing (Bb)grace.

I would walk all

the way

from Boul der to (Bb)Birm ing ham

if I thought I could (F)see,

I could see

your face.

Well, you real ly got

me If I thought I could (F)see,

I could see

your face.

Boulder To Birmingham by Emmylou Harris — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Boulder To Birmingham” by Emmylou Harris 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 Eb at 120 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 "Boulder To Birmingham" 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 "Boulder To Birmingham"?: 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 "Boulder To Birmingham" use?: Just 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Emmylou Harris songs work for kids?: Try "BORN TO RUN", "A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD", "ORPHAN GIRL". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.