The Call Of The Mountains
View chords used in this chart
Intro:
G#m B F# E - G#m B F# E (dynamic part; like Chorus)
G#m E B F# - G#m E B F# (melodic part with violin)
verse 1:
G#m E
Against the waves, with our swords in our hands
B F#
Against the sea, with our backs to the walls
G#m E
Against distress, in the presence of our enemies
B F#
Against the storms, roaring at our faces
G#m E
A cry rang out throughout the skies
B F#
A beckon, the flight of the cranes
Chorus:
G#m B F#
The call of the mountains – wohhohooo – wohohooo
E
The call of the Alps
G#m B F#
The call home – wohhohooo – wohohooo
E
The tune in our hearts
G#m E B F# (Flutes)
The song of the mountains
verse 2:
G#m E
What's that stir, so blatant in our sallying hearts?
B F#
What's that urge, that lifted up our longing eyes?
G#m E
What's that ring, echoing from the leaden skies?
B F#
What's that augur, resounding from the lyre's strings?
G#m E
A cry rang out in the sibilant winds
B F#
A behest, the outcry of the cranes
Chorus:
G#m B F#
The call of the mountains – wohhohooo – wohohooo
E
The call of the Alps
G#m B F#
The call home – wohhohooo – wohohooo
E
The tune in our hearts
G#m
The song of the mountains
...Flute Solo...
PreChorus and Chorus:
G#m E B F#
The voice in the wind – the silence in the sky
G#m B F#
The call of the mountains – wohhohooo – wohohooo
E
The call of the Alps
G#m B F#
The call home – wohhohooo – wohohooo
E
The tune in our hearts
Bm D A
The call of the mountains – wohhohooo – wohohooo
G
The call of the Alps
Bm D A
The call home – wohhohooo – wohohooo
G
The tune in our hearts
Bm D A G
The song of the mountains
Outro:
Bm D A G (repeated slowlier)
How to play The Call Of The Mountains
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#m. 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.