Other arrangements of Mountain Music
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Mountain Music" by Alabama in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Mountain Music" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mountain Music" with hands-separate practice in A at 220 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Mountain Music"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mountain Music" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mountain Music"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mountain Music" is in the key of A at 220 BPM.