Rocky Mountain Way

by Joe Walsh

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Lyrics

Spent the last year, Rock y Moun tain way,

could n’t get much high er.

Out to pas ture, think it’s safe to say,

time to o pen fi re.

And we (A7)don’t need the la (D)dies (A7)cryin’ ’cause the sto ry’s sad.

’Cause the (A7)Rock y Moun tain way is (A7)bet ter than the way we had.

(A5)Well, he’s (E5)tell in’ us this, and he’s tell in’ us that, chang in’ it ev ’ry day.

Says it does n’t mat ter.

(E5)Ba ses are load ed, and Ca sey’s at bat, play in’ it play by play.

Time to change the bat ter.

And we

Rocky Mountain Way by Joe Walsh — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rocky Mountain Way” by Joe Walsh 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 132 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 Way" 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 Way"?
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 "Rocky Mountain Way" use?
Just 8 chords: A, A7, Apow, B7, D, Dmaj7, E, Epow. Take it one section at a time.