Mountain At My Gates
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Dm C Bb C
I see a mountain at my gates
Dm C Bb Gm
I see it more and more each day
Dm C Bb C
What I give it takes away
Dm C Bb Gm
Whether I go or whether I stay
Dm C Bb C
I see a mountain at my gates
Dm C Bb Gm
I see it more and more each day
Dm C Bb C
I see a fire down by the lake
Dm C Bb Gm
I drive my car without the brakes
Dm C Bb C
I see a mountain in my way
Dm C Bb Gm
It’s looming larger by the day
Dm C Bb C
I see a darkness in my faith
Dm C Bb G
I drive my car without the brakes
[Refrão]
Bb Dm
Oh, give me some time
C G
Show me the foothole from which I can climb
Bb Dm
Yeah, when I feel low,
C G
You show me a signpost for where I should go
Dm C Bb C
I see a mountain at my gates
Dm C Bb Gm
I see it more and more each day
Dm C Bb C
And my desire was that I dress
Dm C Bb Gm
On each day I see you less
(Chorus)
Bridge:
Dm C Bb C
Rolling stone rolls, black granite, wind blows
Dm C Bb Gm
Far layed and far flayed, Go now, don’t come again
Dm C Bb C
Dark clouds gather round, Will I run or stand my ground?
Dm C Bb Gm
Bb Dm
Oh, when I come to climb,
C G
Show me the mountain so far behind
Bb Dm
Where it’s further away,
C G
Its shadow gets smaller day after day
(Instrumental solo)
Bb Dm C G
Bb Dm
Yeah, give me my love
C
give me my love,
G
give my my choice to keep me coming around
Bb Dm
When I stand
C
My love,
G
My love, keeps me coming around
Bb Dm
When I stand,
C
My love,
G
And my trust, keep me coming around
How to play Mountain At My Gates
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.