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Great High Mountain chords by
Ralph Stanley
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Key: G major•
Verse 1
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G

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Once I stood at the foot

Of a great high mountain
D
D

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That I wanted so much to climb
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and on top of this mountain was

a beautiful fountain
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That flowed with the waters of Life.
Verse 2
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I fell down on my knees

At the foot of this mountain
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I cried, Oh Lord, what must I do
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D

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I want to climb on this mountain

I want to drink from this fountain
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D

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thats flowing so clear to my view.
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D

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When I
Verse 3
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heard a sweet voice

From the top of this mountain
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D

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Saying, Child put your hands in mine
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Start climbing slowly,

watch yourself at the edges
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and take one step at a time.
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I started climbing upwards

takin one step at a time
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the higher I got the harder I climbed
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I'm still climbing upwards
Verse 4
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and my journey almost empty
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I'm nearin' the top and
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all can see the view
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Oh, the water flows so freely

There's enough to make you free
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D

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So friend if you're thirsty
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Climb this mountain with me

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • D

  • C

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Great High Mountain by Ralph Stanley is G major.

The primary chords used in Great High Mountain are G, D, C.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, D, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Great High Mountain is approximately 36 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Great High Mountain using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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