Sugar Mountain

· by Neil Young

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Lyrics

Oh, to live on

Sug ar Moun tain

with the bark ers and the col ored

bal loons,

you can’t be twen ty

(Eb)on Sug ar Moun tain,

tho’ you’re think in’ that you’re leav in’ there too soon,

you’re leav in’ there

too soon.

It’s so a girl nois y at down the fair

oh, you’re but all your friends are glares there

and the can hear dy floss you had

and your moth er and your dad.

Oh, to live on

Sug ar Moun tain

with the bark ers and the col ored

bal loons,

you can’t be twen ty

(Eb)on Sug ar Moun tain,

tho’ you’re think in’ that you’re leav in’ there too soon,

you’re leav in’ there

too soon.

There’s you’re a girl un just at neath the aisle,

and you to turn and see her lone.

smile.

You can can peo the words she wrote

as you read the hid den note.

tho’ you’re think in’ that you’re leav in’ there

too soon.

Sugar Mountain by Neil Young — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sugar Mountain” by Neil Young 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 Bb 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 "Sugar Mountain" 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 "Sugar Mountain"?: 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 "Sugar Mountain" use?: Just 4 chords: Cm, Cm7, Eb, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Neil Young songs work for kids?: Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.