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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mountain Music" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 220 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Mountain Music”
- Can I play "Mountain Music" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Mountain Music" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mountain Music" by Alabama played in?
- Mountain Music is arranged in the key of A 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 220 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mountain Music" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Mountain Music"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, E, G.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mountain Music"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Mountain Music" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mountain Music"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mountain Music" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.