You Gave Me A Mountain

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

Born in the heat of the (Am)des ert,

my (Dm7)moth er died giv in’ me (G7)life;

de prived of the love of a (Am)fa ther,

(Dm7)blamed for the loss of his (G7)wife.

You know, Lord, I’ve been in a (Am7)pris on,

for (F)some thing that I’ve nev er (G7)done;

It’s (C)been one hill aft er an (Em)oth er,

but (F)I’ve climbed them (Dm7)all one by (G7)one.

But (C)this time,

Lord, you (F)gave me

a (C)moun tain,

a moun tain

(F)I

may nev er (C)climb;

And it is n’t

a (F)hill

an y (C)long er,

you gave me

a (F)moun tain

this (C)time.

My wom an got tired of the (Am)hard ships,

my (Dm7)tired of the grief and the (G7)strife;

so tired of of work in’ for (Am)noth in’,

(Dm7)tired for of be in’ my (G7)wife.

You She took my one ray of (Am7)sun shine.

She (F)She took my pride and my (G7)joy;

It’s (C)She took my rea son for (Em)liv ing,

but (F)she took my (Dm7)small ba by (G7)boy.

So (C)this time,

Lord, you (F)gave me

a (C)moun tain,

a moun tain

(F)I

may nev er (C)climb;

And it is n’t

a (F)hill

an y (C)long er,

you gave me

a (F)moun tain

this (C)time.

My (F)moun tain

this (C)time.

You Gave Me A Mountain — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You Gave Me A Mountain" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 85 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “You Gave Me A Mountain”

Where are the chord symbols for "You Gave Me A Mountain" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You Gave Me A Mountain" is in C.
What key is "You Gave Me A Mountain" by Elvis Presley played in?
You Gave Me A 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 "You Gave Me A Mountain"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Gave Me A Mountain" 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 "You Gave Me A Mountain"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Gave Me A Mountain"?
"You Gave Me A Mountain" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You Gave Me A Mountain"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Am, Am7, Bb, Bbm, C, Dm7, Em, +2 more.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "You Gave Me A Mountain" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You Gave Me A Mountain" is in the key of C at 85 BPM.
What chords are in "You Gave Me A Mountain"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.