Mountains High
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verse 1, 0:04, Intro is silent
F G Am
Sorrow came to visit us today.
F G Am
Was the longest day, was the loneliest day.
F G Am
Sorrow came to steal our hope away.
F G Am
Only tears can tell, of this holy hour.
[Refrão]
F E/G# Am G/B C F
This mountain's high, too high for us.
E/G# Am G/B C F
This mountain's high, too high for us.
Am
Too high.
verse 2, 0:56
F G Am
Sorrow came quicker than a fire.
F G Am
Was the longest day, was the loneliest day.
F G Am
I feel your hand, the warmth, your sweetest smile.
F G Am
But you slipped away, through the great divide.
Chorus, 1:24, As above, 2x
Interlude, 1:52, 4x
F E/G# Am G/B C
[Refrão] F E/G# Am G/B C F
Your ways are high, too high for us!
E/G# Am G/B C F
Your ways are too high, too high for us!
E/G# Am G/B C F
Your ways are too high, too high... for us!
E/G# Am G/B C F
Your ways are too high! Too high.
Outro, 2:44
F E/G# Am G/B C
Only you! Only you! Only you can pull me over it!
F E/G# Am G/B C
Only you! Only you! Only you can pull me over it!
F E/G# Am G/B C
Pull me, drag me, hold me, keep me, walk me while... You pull me over it.
F E/G# Am G/B C
Take me, heal me, make me, break me, love me while... You pull me over it.
How to play Mountains High
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 F. 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.