Oh, (A)play me some moun tain (D)mu sic,
like (A)grand ma and grand pa used to play.
Then I’ll (A)float
on down the riv er
to a Ca
jun hide a (A)way.
Drift a way
like Tom (D)Saw yer, ride a raft
with ol’ Huck (D)Finn.
Take a nap
like Rip Van (D)Win kle,
daze (G)dream
in’ a (E)gain.
Oh, (A)play me some moun tain (D)mu sic,
like (A)grand ma and grand pa used to play.
Then I’ll (A)float
on down the riv er
to a Ca
jun hide a (E)way.
(A)Swim
a cross the riv er,
just to prove
that I’m a man.
Spend the day
be in’ la zy,
just (G)be
in’ na ture’s (E)friend.
(A)Climb
a long tall hick ’ry.
Bend it o
ver “skin nin’ cats.”
Play in’ base
ball with chert rocks,
in’ (G)saw
mill slabs for (E)friend.
(E)bats.
Play some (A)back home,
come on (D)mu sic
that (A)comes
from the heart.
Play (A)some thing with lots of feel in’, ’cause that’s where (Bm)mu
sic has to (E)start.
Oh, (A)play me some moun tain (D)mu sic,
like (A)grand ma and grand pa used to play.
Then I’ll (A)float
on down the riv er
to a Ca
jun hide a (E)way.
Oh, (A)play me some moun tain (D)mu sic,
like (A)grand ma and grand pa used to play.
Then I’ll (A)float
on down the riv er
to a Ca
jun hide a (E)way.
Oh, (E)way.
Mountain Music by Alabama
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 220 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Mountain Music”
- What key is "Mountain Music" in?
- "Mountain Music" by Alabama is in the key of A with a tempo of 220 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Mountain Music" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Mountain Music"?
- This arrangement of "Mountain Music" uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, E, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Mountain Music" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- 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.