High On The Mountain Top
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verse 1
G D
High on the mountain top A banner is unfurled.?
G A7 D G A7 D?
Ye nations, now look up; It waves to all the world.
? D7 G Em A7 D D7 G G D7 G ?
In Deseret’s sweet, peaceful land, On Zion’s mount behold it stand!
verse 2
G D
For God remembers still His promise made of old?
G A7 D G A7 D?
That he on Zion’s hill Truth’s standard would unfold!
? D7 G Em A7 D
?Her light should there attract the gaze
? D7 G G D7 G ?
Of all the world in latter days.
verse 3
G D
His house shall there be reared, His glory to display,
? G A7 D G A7 D
?And people shall be heard In distant lands to say:
? D7 G Em A7 D ?
We’ll now go up and serve the Lord,
? D7 G G D7 G ?
Obey his truth, and learn his word.
verse 4
G D
For there we shall be taught The law that will go forth,
? G A7 D G A7 D?
With truth and wisdom fraught, To govern all the earth.
? D7 G Em A7 D ?
Forever there his ways we’ll tread,
? D7 G G D7 G ?
And save ourselves with all our dead.
How to play High On The Mountain Top
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.