What key is "Mountain Music" in?

"Mountain Music" by Alabama is in the key of G with a tempo of 236 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Mountain Music" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Mountain Music" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Mountain Music" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Alabama can I play here?

Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh, (G)play me some moun tain (C)mu sic,

like (G)Grand ma and Grand pa used to (C)play.

Then I’ll (G)float

on down the (C)riv er

to a (D)Ca

jun hide a (G)way.

Drift a way

like Tom (C)Saw yer, ride a (G)raft

with ’ol Huck (C)Finn.

Take a (G)nap

like Rip Van (C)Win kle,

daze (F)dream

in’ a (D)gain.

Oh, (G)play me some moun tain (C)mu sic,

like (G)Grand ma and Grand pa used to (C)play.

Then I’ll (G)float

on down the (C)riv er

to a (Am)Ca

jun hide a (D)way.

(G)Swim

a cross the (C)riv er,

just to (G)prove

that I’m a (C)man.

Spend the (G)day

be in’ (C)la zy,

be in’ (F)saw

in’ na ture’s (D)friend.

(G)Climb

a long, tall (C)hick ’ry.

Bend it (G)o

ver “skin nin’ (C)cats.”

Play in’ (G)base

ball with (C)chert rocks,

be in’ (F)saw

mill slabs for (D)friend.

(D)bats.

Play some (G)back home,

come on (C)mu sic

that (G)comes

from the (C)heart.

Play (G)some thing with lots of (C)feel in’, ’cause that’s where (Am)mu

sic has to (D)start.

Oh, (G)play me some moun tain (C)mu sic,

like (G)Grand ma and Grand pa used to (C)play.

Then I’ll (G)float

on down the (C)riv er

to a (Am)Ca

jun hide a (D)way.

(G)play me some moun tain (C)mu sic,

like (G)Grand ma and Grand pa used to (C)play.

Then I’ll (G)float

on down the (C)riv er

to a (Am)Ca

jun hide a (D)way.

(D)way.

Mountain Music by Alabama

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 236 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mountain Music”

What key is "Mountain Music" in?: "Mountain Music" by Alabama is in the key of G with a tempo of 236 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Mountain Music" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Mountain Music" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Mountain Music" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alabama can I play here?: Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.