Go Rest High On That Mountain

by Vince Gill
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Lyrics

I know your (D)life

on (G)earth was (D)trou bled

and on ly (G)you

could know the (D)pain.

You (D)weren’t a (G)fraid

to face the dev il.

You’re no (A7)stran

ger to the (D)rain.

Go rest (G)high

on that (D)moun tain.

(D)Son, your (G)work

on earth is (D)done.

Go to (G)heav

en a (D)shout in’

love (G)for the (A)Fa

ther and the (D)Son.

Oh, how we (D)cried

the (G)day you (D)left us,

we gath ered (G)’round

your grave to (D)grieve.

I (D)wish I (G)could

the an gels’ fac es

when they (A7)hear

your sweet voice (D)sing.

Go rest (G)high

on that (D)moun tain.

(D)Son, your (G)work

on earth is (D)done.

Go to (G)heav

en a (D)shout in’

love (G)for the (A)Fa

ther and the (D)Son.

Oh, how we (D)Son.

Go to (D)heav

en a (D)shout in’

love (G)for the (A)Fa

ther and the (G)Son.

Go Rest High On That Mountain by Vince Gill

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Go Rest High On That Mountain”

What key is "Go Rest High On That Mountain" in?
"Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Go Rest High On That Mountain" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Go Rest High On That Mountain" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Go Rest High On That Mountain" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Vince Gill can I play here?
Try "LOOK AT US", "GO REST HIGH ON THAT MOUNTAIN", "One More Last Chance". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.