River Deep - Mountain High

by Tina Turner
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Lyrics

When I was a lit tle (Eb)girl, I had a rag doll,

the on ly doll Iโ€™ve ev er owned.

Now, I love you just the (Eb)way I loved that rag doll,

but on ly now my love has grown.

And it gets strong er

like in ev โ€™ry way,

and it gets deep er,

and let me say,

and it gets high er, ba by,

day by (Bb)day.

(Ab)Do I love you, my oh my?

(Bb)Riv er deep, moun tain high.

(Ab)If I lost you, would I cry?

(Bb)Oh, how I love you, ba by,

ba by, ba by, ba by.

When you were a young boy, (Eb)did you have a pup py

that al ways fol lowed you a round?

Well, Iโ€™m gon na be as (Eb)faith ful as that pup py.

You know Iโ€™ll nev er let you down.

โ€™Cause it grows strong er

like in riv er flows,

and it gets big ger,

and heav en knows,

and it gets sweet er, ba by,

as it (Bb)grows.

(Ab)Do I love you, my oh my?

(Bb)Riv er deep, moun tain high.

(Ab)If I lost you, would I cry?

(Bb)Oh, how I love you, ba by,

ba by, ba by, ba by.

When you were a young boy, (Eb)did ba by.

I love you, ba by like a flow er loves the spring;

and I love you, ba by, like the rob in loves to sing.

I love you, ba by, like a school boy loves his pie;

and I love you, ba by, riv er deep and moun tain high.

ba by.

River Deep - Mountain High โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "River Deep - Mountain High" by Tina Turner: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Eb, 170 BPM.

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

About โ€œRiver Deep - Mountain Highโ€

What key is "River Deep - Mountain High" by Tina Turner played in?
River Deep - Mountain High is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "River Deep - Mountain High"?
The arrangement plays at 170 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "River Deep - Mountain High" 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 "River Deep - Mountain High"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "River Deep - Mountain High"?
"River Deep - Mountain High" was originally performed by Tina Turner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "River Deep - Mountain High"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Eb, F.
What other songs by Tina Turner can I play here?
Try "WE DON'T NEED ANOTHER HERO", "WHAT'S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT", "PRIVATE DANCER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "River Deep - Mountain High" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "River Deep - Mountain High" by Tina Turner. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "River Deep - Mountain High" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Eb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "River Deep - Mountain High" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.