The Climb

by Miley Cyrus
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Lyrics

I can al gles most see it, that dream es I’m dream in’; but there’s a voice in side my head say ing, “You’ll nev er reach it.” Ev ’ry step I’m tak ing, ev ’ry move are I make feels that (Asus2)lost with no di rec mem tion; most, yeah.

my faith ta is shak en.

But (C#m)I,

I got ta keep (G#m)try’n’;

got ta (Asus2)keep my head held high.

’Cause, There’s al ways gon na be an oth er moun tain; I’m al ways gon na wan na make it move.

Al ways gon na be an up hill bat tle; some times, I’m gon na (B5)have to lose.

Ain’t a bout how fast I get there; ain’t a bout what’s wait ing on the oth er (C#m)side;

it’s the climb.

The can al gles most fac ing, the dream es I’m tak ing but some a times might knock me down, but ing, no, I’m not break ing.

I ’ry may not know it, but ’ry move are I mo feels that (Asus2)lost I’m no na re mem tion; most, yeah.

Just faith ta is go ing.

And (C#m)I,

I got ta be (G#m)strong,

got ta (Asus2)just keep push ing on.

’Cause, there’s al ways gon na be an oth er moun tain; I’m al ways gon na wan na make it move.

Al ways gon na be an up hill bat tle; some times, I’m gon na (B5)have to lose.

Ain’t a bout how fast I get there; ain’t a bout what’s wait ing on the oth er (C#m)side;

it’s the climb.

(C#m)side;

it’s the climb.

There’s al ways gon na be an oth er moun tain; I’m al ways gon na wan na make it move.

Al ways gon na be an up hill bat tle; some (F#m)bod y’s (G#m)gon na have to lose.

Ain’t a bout how fast I get there; ain’t a bout what’s wait ing on the oth er (C#m)side;

it’s the climb.

Keep on mov ing, keep climb ing; keep the faith, ba by.

It’s all a bout, it’s all a bout the climb.

Keep the faith, keep your faith.

The Climb — Simple Sheet Music

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"The Climb" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 80 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a fantastic workout for playing confidently in the key of E — four sharps means your fingers need to feel at home on F#, C#, G#, and D# without hesitation.

Your left hand plays block-style bass, so focus on locking in clean chord shapes, especially the C#m and F#m7 voicings where your hand has to stretch across black keys.

At 80 BPM you have breathing room, but watch the transitions from B7 to C#m and from G#m into A — those shifts cover real distance on the keyboard.

I'd suggest learning hands separately first, then loop the chorus at half speed until the chord changes feel automatic.

The power chords (Epow, Bpow) should land with weight but stay controlled — resist banging.

If sharp-heavy keys have ever felt intimidating, this is the song that'll make E major feel like home territory.

About “The Climb

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Climb"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus played in?
The Climb 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 "The Climb"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Climb" 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 "The Climb"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Climb"?
"The Climb" was originally performed by Miley Cyrus. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Climb"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Asus2, B, B7, Bpow, C, C#m, E, +4 more.
What other songs by Miley Cyrus can I play here?
Try "I THOUGHT I LOST YOU", "7 THINGS", "THESE FOUR WALLS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Climb". Key of E, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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