Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)

by Patty Griffin
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Lyrics

I went up to the (C)moun tain

be cause er You (G)asked me to, tired,

up o ver the (Am)clouds ing

to where

the (F)sky

was blue.

I could see all a (C)round

me,

ev er y (G)where, do.

I could see all a (Am)round

me,

ev er y (C)where.

me to.

Some times I (C)feel like

I’ve nev er been (G)noth ing but tired,

up and I’ll be (Am)walk ing

till the

day (F)I

ex pire.

I could Some times I (C)lay

down,

no more can (G)I do.

But then I go on (Am)a

gain

be cause You (C)ask

me to.

Some times I

Some days (Dm7)I (C)look (F)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 (Am)go,

come and then (F)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 (Am)val ley

few

come

to (F)know.

I may nev er (C)get there

ev er in this (C)life time,

but soon er or (Am)lat er,

it’s there I will

go.

Soon er or (C)lat er,

it’s there

I will

(CN.C.)go.

Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song) by Patty Griffin

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 32 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)”

What key is "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" in?
"Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" by Patty Griffin is in the key of C with a tempo of 32 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Patty Griffin can I play here?
Try "HEAVENLY DAY", "UP TO THE MOUNTAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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