He was born
in the sum mer of his (F#m7)twen ty sev enth (B)year,
com in’ (E)home
to a place he’d nev er (F#m7)been be fore.
He left (E)yes ter day be hind him; you might (F#m7)say he was born a gain.
You might (E)say he found a key for ev ’ry door.
When he
in the sum mer of his (F#m7)twen ty sev enth (B)year,
com in’ (E)home
to a place he’d nev er (F#m7)been be fore.
He left (E)yes ter day be hind him; you might (F#m7)say he was born a gain.
You might (E)say he found a key for ev ’ry door.
Now he
But the (A)Col o ra do (B)Rock y Moun tain high,
I’ve (A)seen it rain in’ fire
in the sky.
The (A)shad ow from the star light
is (Emaj7)soft er than a lull a (A)by.
Rock y Moun tain high,
Rock y Moun tain high.
He climbed
It’s a (A)Col o ra do Rock y Moun tain high.
I’ve (A)seen it rain in’ fire
in the sky.
(A)Friends a round the camp fire
and (E)ev ’ry bod y’s (A)high.
Rock y Moun tain high.
Rock y Moun tain high.
Rock y Moun tain high.
Rocky Mountain High by John Denver
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Rocky Mountain High" in?
- "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver is in the key of E with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Rocky Mountain High" 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 "Rocky Mountain High" 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 "Rocky Mountain High"?
- This arrangement of "Rocky Mountain High" uses 6 chords: A, B, D, E, Emaj7, F#m7.
- How long does it take to learn "Rocky Mountain High" 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 John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me", "THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.