The Climb

by Miley Cyrus

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I can al gles most see it, that dream es I’m dream in’; but 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 are I make feels that (Asus2)lost with no di rec mem tion; most, yeah.

my faith ta is shak en.

But (C#m)I,

I got ta keep (G#m)try’n’;

got ta (Asus2)keep my head held high.

’Cause, 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 (B5)have to lose.

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

it’s the climb.

The can al gles most fac ing, the dream es I’m tak ing but some a times might knock me down, but ing, no, I’m not break ing.

I ’ry may not know it, but ’ry move are I mo feels that (Asus2)lost I’m no na re mem tion; most, yeah.

Just faith ta is go ing.

And (C#m)I,

I got ta be (G#m)strong,

got ta (Asus2)just keep push ing on.

’Cause, 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 (B5)have to lose.

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

it’s the climb.

(C#m)side;

it’s the 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 (F#m)bod y’s (G#m)gon na have to lose.

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

it’s the climb.

Keep on mov ing, keep climb ing; keep the faith, ba by.

It’s all a bout, it’s all a bout the climb.

Keep the faith, keep your 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 E at 80 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for playing confidently in the key of E — four sharps means your fingers need to feel at home on F#, C#, G#, and D# without hesitation. Your left hand plays block-style bass, so focus on locking in clean chord shapes, especially the C#m and F#m7 voicings where your hand has to stretch across black keys. At 80 BPM you have breathing room, but watch the transitions from B7 to C#m and from G#m into A — those shifts cover real distance on the keyboard. I'd suggest learning hands separately first, then loop the chorus at half speed until the chord changes feel automatic. The power chords (Epow, Bpow) should land with weight but stay controlled — resist banging. If sharp-heavy keys have ever felt intimidating, this is the song that'll make E major feel like home territory.

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.
How many chords does "The Climb" use?
Just 12 chords: A, Asus2, B, B7, Bpow, C, C#m, E, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Miley Cyrus songs work for kids?
Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.