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 (D)on ly you

could know the (D)pain.

You (D)weren’t a fraid

to face the (D)dev il.

You’re no (A7sus)stran

ger to the (D)rain.

Go rest (D)high

(G)on that (D)moun tain.

(D)Son, your (G)work

on earth is (D)done.

Go to heav

(G)en a shout in’,

love (G)for the Fa

ther and the (D)Son.

Oh, how we (D)life

on (G)earth was (D)trou bled

and (D)on ly you

could know the (D)pain.

You (D)weren’t a fraid

to face the (D)dev il.

You’re no (A7sus)stran

ger to the (D)rain.

Go rest (D)high

(G)on that (D)moun tain.

(D)Son, your (G)work

on earth is (D)done.

Go to heav

(G)en a shout in’,

love (G)for the Fa

ther and the (D)Son.

Oh, how we (D)Son.

Go to (D)heav

en a shout in’

love (G)for the Fa

ther and the (D)Son.

Go Rest High On That Mountain — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 72 BPM.

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

About “Go Rest High On That Mountain”

What key is "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill played in?
Go Rest High On That Mountain is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Go Rest High On That Mountain"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Go Rest High On That Mountain" 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 "Go Rest High On That Mountain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Go Rest High On That Mountain"?
"Go Rest High On That Mountain" was originally performed by Vince Gill. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Go Rest High On That Mountain"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, A7, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Vince Gill can I play here?
Try "LOOK AT US", "One More Last Chance", "Go Rest High On That Mountain". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Go Rest High On That Mountain" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Go Rest High On That Mountain" by Vince Gill. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Go Rest High On That Mountain" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Go Rest High On That Mountain" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.