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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"The Hill" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 76 BPM.

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

About “The Hill”

Where are the chord symbols for "The Hill" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Hill" is in C.
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.
Does "The Hill" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Hill" is in the key of C at 76 BPM.
What chords are in "The Hill"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.