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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Rocky Mountain High" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 110 BPM.
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About “Rocky Mountain High”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Rocky Mountain High" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Rocky Mountain High" is in E.
- What key is "Rocky Mountain High" by John Denver played in?
- Rocky Mountain High 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 "Rocky Mountain High"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Rocky 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 "Rocky Mountain High"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Rocky Mountain High"?
- "Rocky Mountain High" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Rocky Mountain High"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, D, E, Emaj7, F#m7.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Rocky Mountain High" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Rocky Mountain High" is in the key of E at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Rocky Mountain High"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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