Up To The Mountain

by Patty Griffin
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Lyrics

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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Up To The Mountain" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 75 BPM.

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

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Can I play "Up To The Mountain" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Up To The Mountain" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Up To The Mountain" by Patty Griffin played in?
Up To The Mountain 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 "Up To The Mountain"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Up To The Mountain" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Up To The Mountain"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Up To The Mountain"?
"Up To The Mountain" was originally performed by Patty Griffin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Up To The Mountain"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, Dm7, F, G.
What other songs by Patty Griffin can I play here?
Try "HEAVENLY DAY", "Up To The Mountain (MLK Song)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Up To The Mountain"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Up To The Mountain" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Up To The Mountain"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Up To The Mountain" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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