Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)

· by Patty Griffin

Country C Easy 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) — Piano Lead Sheet

"Up To The Mountain (Mlk Song)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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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