The Heather On The Hill

by Lerner & Loewe
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(Eb)Can’t (Cm)we (Eb)two (Cm)go (Fm7)walk (Ebmaj7)in’ (Fm6)to (Cm7)geth (F)er (Cm)out be yond the (Fm7)val ley of (Bb7sus)trees, (Eb)out (Cm)where (Eb)there’s (Cm)a (Gm7)hill (Fm7)side (Ebmaj7)of (Fm6)heath (Fdim7)er (Cm)curt (Ebmaj7)sey (Fm6)in’ (Cm7)gen (F)tly (Cm)in (F7)the (Bb7sus)breeze.

(Cm7)That’s what I’d (Eb)like to do;

(Fm)see (G)the (Cm)heath (F9)er (Bb9)but

(Bb7)with (Eb)you.

The mist of May is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still.

So take my (C7)hand and let’s go (Ab6)roam in’ through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb6)hill.

The morn in’ dew is blink in’ (Ab)yon der,

there’s laz y mu sic (Eb7)in the rill.

And all I (C7)want to do is (Ab6)wan der

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb)hill.

There may be (Em)oth er (E)days as rich and (B7)rare.

There may be (G#m7)oth er (C#7)springs as full and (Gbmaj7)fair.

But they won’t (Cm7)be the same, they’ll come and (Bbmaj7)go.

(D)For (F9)this

(F7)I (Bb9sus)know:

That when the mist is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still,

if you’re not (C7)there I won’t go (Ab6)roam in’

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (G7)the (Cm)hill,

(Abm6)the (Eb)heath er

(Fm7)on

(Bb7)the

(Eb)hill.

The mist of May is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still.

So take my (C7)hand and let’s go (Ab6)roam in’

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb6)hill.

The morn in’ dew is blink in’ (Ab)yon der,

there’s laz y mu sic (Eb7)in the rill.

And all I (C7)want to do is (Ab6)wan der

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (Bb7)the (Eb)hill.

There may be (Em)oth er (E)days as rich and (B7)rare.

There may be (G#m7)oth er (C#7)springs as full and (Gbmaj7)fair.

But they won’t (Cm7)be the same, they’ll come and (Bbmaj7)go.

(D)For (F9)this

(F7)I (Bb9sus)know:

That when the mist is in the (Ab)gloam in’

and all the clouds are (Eb7)hold in’ still,

if you’re not (C7)there I won’t go (Ab6)roam in’

through the (Ab)heath (Eb)er (Abmaj7)on (G7)the (Cm)hill,

(Abm6)the (Eb)heath er

(Fm7)on (Bb7)the

(Eb)hill.

(Eb)hill.

The Heather On The Hill — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Heather On The Hill" 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 Ab, 100 BPM.

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

About “The Heather On The Hill

Why does "The Heather On The Hill" 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 "The Heather On The Hill".
What key is "The Heather On The Hill" by Lerner & Loewe played in?
The Heather On The Hill is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Heather On The Hill"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Heather On The Hill" 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 Heather On The Hill"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Heather On The Hill"?
"The Heather On The Hill" was originally performed by Lerner & Loewe. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Heather On The Hill"?
This arrangement uses 31 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm6, Abmaj7, B7, Bb7, Bb9, Bbmaj7, +23 more.
What other songs by Lerner & Loewe can I play here?
Try "Get Me To The Church On Time", "I Could Have Danced All Night", "I Could Have Danced All Night (from My Fair Lady)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "The Heather On The Hill"?
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 "The Heather On The Hill".
Can I see all the notes in "The Heather On The Hill"?
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 Ab at 100 BPM.

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