Other arrangements of Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)
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I went up to the (C)moun tain
be cause er You (G)asked me to,
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
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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" 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, 32 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" 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 (Mlk Song)" 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 (Mlk Song)" 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.