The Climb

by Miley Cyrus

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Lyrics

(G)I can al most see it, that dream chanc es I’m dream in’; but (C)there’s a voice in side my head say ing, “You’ll nev er reach it.” Ev ’ry step I’m tak ing, ev ’ry move I make feels that (C)lost with no di rec tion; yeah.

my faith got ta is shak en.

But (Em)I,

I got ta keep (Bm)try’n’;

got ta (C)keep my head held (Am7)high.

There’s al ways gon na be an oth er moun tain; I’m al ways gon na wan na make it move.

Al ways gon na be an up hill bat tle; some times, I’m gon na (D5)have to lose.

(G)Ain’t a bout how fast I get there; ain’t a bout what’s wait ing on the oth er (Em)side;

it’s the (G)climb.

(G)The strug gles I’m fac ing the dream chanc es I’m tak ing but (C)some a times might knock me down, but ing, no, I’m not break ing.

I ’ry may not know it, but these are the mo ments that (C)I’m gon na re mem ber yeah.

Just faith got ta keep go ing.

And (Em)I,

I got ta be (Bm)strong,

got ta (C)just keep push ing (Am7)on.

There’s al ways gon na be an oth er moun tain; I’m al ways gon na wan na make it move.

Al ways gon na be an up hill bat tle; some times, I’m gon na (D5)have to lose.

(G)Ain’t a bout how fast I get there; ain’t a bout what’s wait ing on the oth er (Em)side;

it’s the (G)climb.

(Em)side;

it’s the (G)climb.

There’s al ways gon na be an oth er moun tain; I’m al ways gon na wan na make it move.

Al ways gon na be an up hill bat tle; some (Am)bod y’s (Bm)gon na (C)have to (D)lose.

(G)Ain’t a bout how fast I got there; ain’t a bout what’s wait ing on the oth er (Em)side;

it’s the (G)climb.

Keep on (G)mov ing, keep climb ing, keep the faith, ba by.

It’s all a bout, it’s all a bout the (G)climb.

Keep the faith, keep

your (Csus2)faith.

The Climb by Miley Cyrus — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Climb by Miley Cyrus 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 G at 80 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "The Climb" 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 "The Climb"?
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.