Oh, to live on
Sug ar Moun tain
with the bark ers and the col ored
bal loons,
you can’t be twen ty
(Eb)on Sug ar Moun tain,
tho’ you’re think in’ that you’re leav in’ there too soon,
you’re leav in’ there
too soon.
It’s so girl nois y at the fair
oh, you’re but all your friends are glares there
and the can dy floss you had
and your moth er and your dad.
Oh, to live on
Sug ar Moun tain
with the bark ers and the col ored
bal loons,
you can’t be twen ty
(Eb)on Sug ar Moun tain,
tho’ you’re think in’ that you’re leav in’ there too soon,
you’re leav in’ there
too soon.
There’s you’re girl un just at the aisle,
and you to turn and see her lone.
smile.
You can can the words she wrote
as you read the hid den note.
tho’ you’re think in’ that you’re leav in’ there
too soon.
Sugar Mountain by Neil Young
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sugar Mountain”
- What key is "Sugar Mountain" in?
- "Sugar Mountain" by Neil Young is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Sugar Mountain" 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 "Sugar Mountain" 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 "Sugar Mountain"?
- This arrangement of "Sugar Mountain" uses 4 chords: Cm, Cm7, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Sugar Mountain" 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 Neil Young can I play here?
- Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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