The Hill

by The Swell Season
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Lyrics

(Am)Walk ing up a (G#)hill to night when (C)you have closed your (F)eyes.

ing.

I (Am)wish I did n’t (G#)have to make all those (C)mis takes and be (F)wise.

ing.

(Am)Please try to be (G#)pa tient night and (C)know that I’m still (F)learn ing.

I’m (Am)sor ry that you (G#)have to see while the (C)strength in side me (F)slow.

ing.

And But (Am)where are you, my (G#)an gel, now?

I’ll (C)Don’t you see me (F)cry ing?

And I (Am)know that you can’t (G#)do it all, but you (C)can’t say I’m not (F)try ing.

I’m (Am)on my knees in (G#)front of him, but he (C)does n’t seem to (F)see me.

nize.

With (Am)all his trou bles (G#)on his mind, he’s (C)look ing right through (F)me.

Am I (Am)let ting my self (G#)down

be (C)side this fire in (F)you?

And I (Am)wish that you could (G#)see

I (C)have my trou bles (F)too.

(F)re al ize?

(Am)Look ing at you (G#)leav ing,

I’m (C)look ing for a sign.

The Hill — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"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 C, 76 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “The Hill”

Why does "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 Hill".
What key is "The Hill" by The Swell Season played in?
The Hill is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Hill"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Hill" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Hill"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Hill"?
"The Hill" was originally performed by The Swell Season. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Swell Season can I play here?
Try "Falling Slowly", "Gold", "If You Want Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "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 Hill".
Can I see all the notes in "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 C at 76 BPM.