The Mountain
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D Bm
I was born on this mountain a long time ago
D Em G Bm
‘fore they knocked down the timber and strip-mined the coal.
D Bm
When you rose in the mornin' before it was light,
D Em G Bm A
Go down in that dark hole and come back up at night.
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D Bm
I was born on this mountain, this mountain's my home
D Em G A
And she holds me and keeps me from worry and woe.
D Bm
Well, they took everything that she gave, now they're gone,
D Em G D
But I'll die on this mountain, this mountain's my home.
D Bm
I was young on this mountain but now I am old,
D Em G Bm
And I knew every holler, every cool swimmin' hole
D Bm
Till one night I lay down and woke up to find
D Em G Bm A
That my childhood was over; I went down in the mine.
(Chorus)
Instrumental break
D Bm
There's a hole in this mountain; it's dark and it's deep
D Em G Bm
And God only knows all the secrets it keeps.
D Bm
There's a chill in the air only miners can feel
D Em G Bm A
And there’s ghosts in the tunnels that the company sealed.
(Chorus)
How to play The Mountain
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 D. 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.