Mountain Sound

by Of Monsters And Men
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I (F#m)heard them call ing (E)in the (A)dis tance,

so I (C#m)packed my things and (B)ran

(F#m)far a way from (E)all the (A)trou ble It I had (C#m)caused with my two (B)hands.

A lone, we trav eled, (F#m)armed with noth ing (E)but a (A)shad ow.

that we We (C#m)fled, ing far a (B)way.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods ran.

in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

(F#m)Some had scars, and (E)some had (A)scratch es.

It made me (C#m)won der about their (B)past.

And as I looked a (F#m)round, with I be (E)gan to (A)no tice that we were (C#m)noth ing like the (B)rest.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods ran.

in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

(C#m)Whoa,

we sleep un til the sun goes down.

(C#m)Whoa, whoa,

we sleep un til the sun goes down.

(A)Whoa, whoa,

we (E)sleep un til the sun goes down.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods ran.

in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods ran.

in to the moun tain sound.) Hold your (C#m)hors es, (We un til the sun goes down.) Through the (C#m)woods we (E)ran.

La, la la,

(C#m)whoa,

la, la, la, we sleep un til the sun goes down.

La, la, la,

(C#m)whoa, whoa,

la, la, la, we sleep un til the sun goes.

Mountain Sound โ€” Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Mountain Sound" by Of Monsters And Men in classic piano notation โ€” both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 205 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œMountain Soundโ€

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Mountain Sound"?
Yes โ€” 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 E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Mountain Sound" by Of Monsters And Men played in?
Mountain Sound is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mountain Sound"?
The arrangement plays at 205 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mountain Sound" 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 Sound"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mountain Sound"?
"Mountain Sound" was originally performed by Of Monsters And Men. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mountain Sound"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C#m, E, F#m.
What other songs by Of Monsters And Men can I play here?
Try "KING AND LIONHEART", "DIRTY PAWS", "CRYSTALS". 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 โ€” "Mountain Sound" 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 E, time signature, beams, dynamics โ€” 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 โ€” 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 โ€” slow the tempo from 205 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 โ€” 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.