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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Hill" by The Swell Season in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "The Hill" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Hill" with hands-separate practice in C at 76 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Hill"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Hill" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Hill"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Hill" is in the key of C at 76 BPM.