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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"You Gave Me A Mountain" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 85 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 “You Gave Me A Mountain”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Gave Me A Mountain"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You Gave Me A Mountain". Key of C, 85 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.