Is "Mountain Sound" 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 "Mountain Sound"?

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 "Mountain Sound" use?

Just 5 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.

What other Of Monsters And Men songs work for kids?

Try "KING AND LIONHEART", "DIRTY PAWS", "CRYSTALS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Mountain Sound

· by Of Monsters And Men

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Lyrics

I (F#m)heard them call ing (E)in the (A)dis tance,

so I (C#m)packed my things and (B)ran

(F#m)far a way from (E)all the (A)trou ble It I had (C#m)caused with my two (B)hands.

A lone, we trav eled, (F#m)armed with noth ing (E)but a (A)shad ow.

that we We (C#m)fled, ing far a (B)way.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we ran.

(E)(Deep in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

(F#m)Some had scars, and (E)some had (A)scratch es.

It made me (C#m)won der about their (B)past.

And as I looked a (F#m)round, with I be (E)gan to (A)no tice that we were (C#m)noth ing like the (B)rest.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we ran.

(E)(Deep in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

(C#m)Whoa,

we sleep un til the sun goes down.

(C#m)Whoa, whoa,

we sleep un til the sun goes down.

(A)Whoa, whoa,

we (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we ran.

(E)(Deep in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we ran.

(E)(Deep in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

La, la la,

(C#m)whoa,

la, la, la, we sleep un til the sun goes down.

La, la, la,

(C#m)whoa, whoa,

la, la, la, we sleep un til the sun goes.

Mountain Sound by Of Monsters And Men — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Mountain Sound” by Of Monsters And Men 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 E at 205 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 "Mountain Sound" 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 "Mountain Sound"?: 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 "Mountain Sound" use?: Just 5 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#m. Take it one section at a time.
What other Of Monsters And Men songs work for kids?: Try "KING AND LIONHEART", "DIRTY PAWS", "CRYSTALS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.