Rocky Mountain High

by John Denver

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(B)He was born Ca in the sum mer of his (F#m7)twen ty sev enth (D)year, com in’ (E)home ev ’ry thing to a as place he’d nev er (F#m7)been be fore.

He left (E)yes ter day got be hind him; once you might (F#m7)say he was born a gain; you might (E)say he found a key for ev ’ry door.

When he (E)first came to the moun tains tude, his his (F#m7)life ests was far a way, (B)on the road (E)grace sim ple thing and hang in’ by a (F#m7)song.

But the (E)string’s al read y bro ken self and he (F#m7)does n’t a real ly care,

it keeps (E)chang in’ fast of and it don’t last for long.

But the (A)Col o ra do (B)Rock y Moun tain high,

I’ve (A)seen it rain in’ fire in the sky.

The (A)shad ow from the star (B)lis light man to is (E)soft er than a (F#m7)lul (Emaj7)la (A)by.

Rock y Moun tain high,

Rock y (B)Moun tain high.

He climbed Ca the dral Moun tains, he saw (F#m7)sil ver clouds be (D)low, he saw (E)home ev ’ry thing to a as far as you can (F#m7)see.

be fore.

And they (E)say that he got be cra zy once and he (F#m7)tried he to touch the sun, and he (E)lost a friend, but kept his mem o ry.

Now he (E)walks in qui et sol i tude, the his (F#m7)for ests still and the streams (B)seek ing a (E)grace sim ple thing in ev ’ry step he (F#m7)takes.

His sight (E)try has turned in side him down and to (F#m7)try and a un der stand

the se (E)ren i ty of a clear blue moun tain lake.

And the (A)Col o ra do (B)Rock y Moun tain high,

I’ve (A)seen it rain in’ fire in the sky.

I (A)know Talk God a and (B)lis ten man if cas (E)nev er u al (F#m7)ea (Emaj7)re (A)ply.

Rock y Moun tain high,

Rock y (B)Moun tain high.

He climbed Now his

It’s a (A)Col o ra do Rock y Moun tain high.

I’ve (A)seen it rain in’ fire in the sky.

(A)Friends a round the camp fire and (E)ev ’ry bod (Emaj7)y’s (A)high.

Rock y Moun tain high,

Rock y (B)Moun tain high,

Rock y (B)Moun tain high,

Rocky Mountain High by John Denver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rocky Mountain High” by John Denver 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 160 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 "Rocky Mountain High" 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 "Rocky Mountain High"?
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.