Way Up On The Mountain - Connie Smith

Way Up On The Mountain

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[Intro]
C C G C C
 
[Chorus]
C G C
I was down in the valley way down in the valley
G G7
When the Savior heard my feeble cry
C G C
Now I'm back upon the mountain way upon the mountain
G C
Drinking from the fountain that never will run dry
 
[Verse]
C
Well, there was darkness all around me
G C
When my Savior found me
G G7
Way down in the valley of despair
C
But when I told Him all my troubles
G C
My joys then He doubled
C
Now I'm way up on the mountain
G C
Rejoicing in His care
 
[Chorus]
C G C
Well, I was down in the valley way down in the valley
G G7
When the Savior heard my feeble cry
C G C
Now I'm back upon the mountain way upon the mountain
G C
Drinking from the fountain that never will run dry
 
[Solo]
C C G C C
 
[Verse]
C G C
If it don't watch ole Satan he'll get you in the valley
G G7
And hide you from the Savior's guiding light
C G C
But he will stay behind you and he will never find you
G C
Way up on the mountain if you fight the good fight
 
[Chorus]
C G C
Well, I was down in the valley way down in the valley
G G7
When the Savior heard my feeble cry
 
C G C
Now I'm back upon the mountain way upon the mountain
G C
Drinking from the fountain that never will run dry
 
[Chorus]
C G C
Yes, I was down in the valley way down in the valley
G G7
When the Savior heard my feeble cry
C G C
Now I'm back upon the mountain way upon the mountain
G C
Drinking from the fountain that never will run dry
 
[Chorus]
C G C
Well, I said I was down in the valley way down in the valley
G G7
When the Savior heard my feeble cry
C G C
But now I'm back upon the mountain way upon the mountain
G C
Drinking from the fountain that never will run dry

How to play Way Up On The Mountain

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is C. 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.

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