Mountain Of Love
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E
Standin' on a mountain lookin' down on a city
E
The way I feel is a doggone pity
A
Teardrops fallin' from the mountainside
E
Many times I've been here, many times I've cried
B7 A
I used to be so happy when we were in love
E B7 E A-A#-B7 - E6
High on a mountain of love
Verse 2:
E
Night after night I've been standin' here alone
E
Weepin' my heart out out at the crack of dawn
A
Prayin' that you're lonely and you come here too
E
Hopin' just by chance that I'll get a trip to you
B7 A
I hope I'm gonna find you somewhere in love
E B7 E A-A#-B7 - E6
High on a mountain of love
Bridge:
A F#
Mountain of love, mountain of love
A F#
You should be ashamed
A F#
You used to be a mountain of love
A B7
But you've just changed your name
Verse 3: (key Change)
A
Way down below there's a half a million people
A
Somewhere there's a church with a big tall steeple
D
Inside a church there's an altar filled with flowers
A
Wedding bells are ringin' that should've been ours
E7 A
That's why I'm so lonely, my dreams gone above
A E7 D-D#-E - A
High on a mountain of love
(instrumental, same pattern as verses)
(repeat bridge)
(repeat verse 3, then repeat its last line and fade)
How to play Mountain Of Love
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.