I went up to the moun tain
be cause er You (G)asked me to,
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
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.
Up To The Mountain by Patty Griffin
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Up To The Mountain”
- What key is "Up To The Mountain" in?
- "Up To The Mountain" by Patty Griffin is in the key of C with a tempo of 75 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Up To The Mountain" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Up To The 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.
- What chords are used in "Up To The Mountain"?
- This arrangement of "Up To The Mountain" uses 5 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Up To The Mountain" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Patty Griffin can I play here?
- Try "HEAVENLY DAY", "Up To The Mountain (MLK Song)". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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