Other arrangements of Up To The Mountain
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Up To The Mountain" by Patty Griffin: 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 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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About “Up To The Mountain”
- 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 — 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Up To The Mountain" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Up To The Mountain" by Patty Griffin. 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 "Up To The Mountain" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Up To The 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.