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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Mountain Music" by Alabama in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 236 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Mountain Music”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Mountain Music"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "Mountain Music" by Alabama played in?
- Mountain Music is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mountain Music"?
- The arrangement plays at 236 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mountain Music" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Mountain Music"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mountain Music"?
- "Mountain Music" was originally performed by Alabama. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alabama can I play here?
- Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Mountain Music" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 236 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.