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) — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 32 BPM.

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About “Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)”

What key is "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" by Patty Griffin played in?
Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song) 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 (Mlk Song)"?
The arrangement plays at 32 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)"?
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 (Mlk Song)"?
"Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" was originally performed by Patty Griffin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Patty Griffin can I play here?
Try "HEAVENLY DAY", "UP TO THE MOUNTAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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