The Heather On The Hill

by Lerner & Loewe

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(Eb)Can’t (Cm)we (Eb)two (Cm)go (Fm7)walk (Ebmaj7)in’ (Fm6)to (Cm7)geth (F)er (Cm)out be yond the (Fm7)val ley of (Bb7sus)trees, (Eb)out (Cm)where (Eb)there’s (Cm)a (Gm7)hill (Fm7)side (Ebmaj7)of (Fm6)heath (Fdim7)er (Cm)curt (Ebmaj7)sey (Fm6)in’ (Cm7)gen (F)tly (Cm)in (F7)the (Bb7sus)breeze.

(Cm7)That’s what I’d (Eb)like to do;

(Fm)see (G)the (Cm)heath (F9)er (Bb9)but

(Bb7)with (Eb)you.

The mist of May is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still.

So take my (C7)hand and let’s go (Ab6)roam in’ through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb6)hill.

The morn in’ dew is blink in’ (Ab)yon der,

there’s laz y mu sic (Eb7)in the rill.

And all I (C7)want to do is (Ab6)wan der

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb)hill.

There may be (Em)oth er (E)days as rich and (B7)rare.

There may be (G#m7)oth er (C#7)springs as full and (Gbmaj7)fair.

But they won’t (Cm7)be the same, they’ll come and (Bbmaj7)go.

(D)For (F9)this

(F7)I (Bb9sus)know:

That when the mist is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still,

if you’re not (C7)there I won’t go (Ab6)roam in’

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (G7)the (Cm)hill,

(Abm6)the (Eb)heath er

(Fm7)on

(Bb7)the

(Eb)hill.

The mist of May is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still.

So take my (C7)hand and let’s go (Ab6)roam in’

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb6)hill.

The morn in’ dew is blink in’ (Ab)yon der,

there’s laz y mu sic (Eb7)in the rill.

And all I (C7)want to do is (Ab6)wan der

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb)hill.

There may be (Em)oth er (E)days as rich and (B7)rare.

There may be (G#m7)oth er (C#7)springs as full and (Gbmaj7)fair.

But they won’t (Cm7)be the same, they’ll come and (Bbmaj7)go.

(D)For (F9)this

(F7)I (Bb9sus)know:

That when the mist is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still,

if you’re not (C7)there I won’t go (Ab6)roam in’

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (G7)the (Cm)hill,

(Abm6)the (Eb)heath er

(Fm7)on (Bb7)the

(Eb)hill.

(Eb)hill.

The Heather On The Hill by Lerner & Loewe — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Heather On The Hill” by Lerner & Loewe 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 Ab at 100 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 "The Heather On The Hill" 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 Heather On The Hill"?
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.