Learn "UP TO THE MOUNTAIN" by Patty Griffin on Piano

Master "UP TO THE MOUNTAIN" by Patty Griffin with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 75 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 75 BPM.

Lyrics

I went up to the moun tain be cause er You (G)asked me to, tired, up o ver the clouds ing to where the sky was blue. I could see all a round me, ev er y (G)where, do. I could see all a round me, ev er y where. me to. Some times I feel like I’ve nev er been (G)noth ing but tired, up and I’ll be walk ing till the day I ex pire. I could Some times I lay down, no more can (G)I do. But then I go on a gain be cause You ask me to. Some times I Some days (Dm7)I (C)look down, a fraid I will (C)fall. And though the sun (Dm7)shines, I see noth ing at (G)all. Then I hear Your (F)sweet voice, oh, oh, oh, come and then go, come and then go, tell ing me (C)soft ly You love me (G)so. The peace ful (C)val ley just o ver the (G)moun tain, the peace ful val ley few come to (F)know. I may nev er get there ev er in this (G)life time, but soon er or lat er, it’s there I will go. Soon er or (C)lat er, it’s there I will (C)go.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
75 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Up To The Mountain" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.