Gon na build a (Eb)moun tain (Yeah, yeah.) from a (Fm7)lit tle (Eb)hill.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na (Fm7)build a (Eb)moun tain
least I hope I (Fm7)will.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na (Fm7)build a (Eb)moun tain, (Yeah, yeah.) gon na build it (Abmaj7)high.
(Yeah, yeah.) I don’t know (Eb)how I’m gon na (Cm7)do it (Fm7)on ly know I’m (Bb7)gon na (Eb)try.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na build a (Eb)day dream (Yeah, yeah.) from a (Fm7)lit tle (Eb)hope.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na (Fm7)push that (Eb)day dream
up the moun tain (Fm7)slope.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na (Fm7)build a (Eb)day drem (Yeah, yeah.) gon na see it (Abmaj7)through.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na a (Eb)moun tain and a (Cm7)day dream (Fm7)gon na make ’em (Bb7)both come (Eb)true.
(Yeah, yeah.) Gon na build a (Eb)there.
(Yeah, (B7)yeah.) (CN.C.)When I’ve built that (E)hea ven
as I (F#m7)will some (F#m7)day
and the (F#m7)Lord sends (E)Ga
(F#m7)briel
to take me a (F#m7)way,
(CN.C.)wan na fine young (E)son
to take my (Amaj9)place
I’ll leave a (E)son in my (C#m7)hea ven on (F#m7)earth, with the (B7)Lord’s good (E)grace.
With a (Cm7)fine young (F)son
to take my (Bmaj9)place
(CN.C.)I’ll leave a (F)son in my (Dm7)hea ven on (Gm7)earth with the (Bb)good Lord's (Bb)grace.
Gonna Build A Mountain — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Gonna Build A Mountain" by Sammy Davis Jr.: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Gonna Build A Mountain”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Gonna Build A Mountain" by Sammy Davis Jr. in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Gonna Build A Mountain" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Gonna Build A Mountain"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Gonna Build A Mountain", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Gonna Build A Mountain" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Gonna Build A Mountain"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Gonna Build A Mountain"?
- "Gonna Build A Mountain" was originally performed by Sammy Davis Jr.. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Sammy Davis Jr. are available?
- Other accompaniments by Sammy Davis Jr.: "What Kind Of Fool Am I (from Stop The World, I Want To Get Off)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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