Sugar Mountain

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sugar Mountain" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Sugar Mountain”

Why does "Sugar Mountain" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sugar Mountain".
What key is "Sugar Mountain" by Neil Young played in?
Sugar Mountain is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sugar Mountain"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sugar Mountain" 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 "Sugar Mountain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sugar Mountain"?
"Sugar Mountain" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sugar Mountain"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Cm, Cm7, Eb, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Sugar Mountain"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sugar Mountain".
Can I see all the notes in "Sugar Mountain"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM.