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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Up To The Mountain" by Patty Griffin in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About β€œUp To The Mountain”

Can I learn "Up To The Mountain" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Up To The Mountain" with hands-separate practice in C at 75 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Up To The Mountain"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Up To The Mountain" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Up To The Mountain"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Up To The Mountain" is in the key of C at 75 BPM.

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