Wildflowers

by Dolly Parton

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The hills were a live with wild (Eb)flow ers and (Bb)I

was as wild, e ven (F7)wild (Eb)er than (Bb)they.

For at least I could run; they just (Eb)died in the sun;

and I re fused to just (F)with (Eb)er in (Bb)place.

So, Just a (Eb)wild moun tain rose, need ing (Bb)free dom to grow, so I (Eb)ran, fear ing not where I’d (Bb)go.

When a (Bb)flow er grows wild, it can (Eb)al ways sur (Bb)vive.

Wild flow ers don’t (F7)care where (Eb)they (Bb)grow.

And the flow ers I knew in the (Eb)fields where I (Bb)grew

were con tent to be (F7)lost (Eb)in the (Bb)crowd.

They were com mon and close; I had (Eb)no room for growth

and I the want ed so (F)much (Eb)to branch (Bb)out.

I I up (Eb)root ed my self from my (Bb)home ground and left, took my (Eb)dreams and I took to the (Bb)road.

When a (Bb)flow er grows wild, it can (Eb)al ways sur (Bb)vive.

Wild flow ers don’t (F7)care where (Eb)they (Bb)grow.

And the

I grew up fast and wild and I (Eb)nev er felt (Bb)right

in a gar den so (F7)dif (Eb)f’rent from (Bb)me.

I just nev er be longed, I just (Eb)longed to be gone,

and so the gar den one (F)day (Eb)set me (Bb)free.

I hitched a (Eb)ride with the wind and since (Bb)he was my friend, I just (Eb)let him de cide where we’d (Bb)go.

When a (Bb)flow er grows wild, it can (Eb)al ways sur (Bb)vive.

Wild flow ers don’t (F7)care where (Eb)they (Bb)grow.

And the

I grew

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Wildflowers by Dolly Parton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wildflowers” by Dolly Parton 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 Eb at 140 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 "Wildflowers" 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 "Wildflowers"?
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.