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Go Rest High on That Mountain Chords

Vince Gill Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 3 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s solemn feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I know your life on earth was troubled

G D

And only you could know the pain

G C

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

G D

You were no stranger to the rain

Verse 2

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Verse 3

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Bridge

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Verse 4

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it forms the core of the song. Practice the bridge’s Em-C-G change slowly before adding the strum.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s solemn feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I know your life on earth was troubled

G D

And only you could know the pain

G C

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

G D

You were no stranger to the rain

Verse 2

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Verse 3

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Bridge

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Verse 4

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it forms the core of the song. Practice the bridge’s Em-C-G change slowly before adding the strum.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s solemn feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I know your life on earth was troubled

G D

And only you could know the pain

G C

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

G D

You were no stranger to the rain

Verse 2

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Verse 3

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Bridge

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Verse 4

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it forms the core of the song. Practice the bridge’s Em-C-G change slowly before adding the strum.

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s solemn feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I know your life on earth was troubled

G D

And only you could know the pain

G C

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

G D

You were no stranger to the rain

Verse 2

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Verse 3

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Bridge

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Verse 4

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it forms the core of the song. Practice the bridge’s Em-C-G change slowly before adding the strum.

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Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s solemn feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I know your life on earth was troubled

G D

And only you could know the pain

G C

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

G D

You were no stranger to the rain

Verse 2

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Verse 3

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Bridge

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Verse 4

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it forms the core of the song. Practice the bridge’s Em-C-G change slowly before adding the strum.

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Dtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Vince Gill’s poignant country gospel ballad about finding peace after a life of toil. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s solemn feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I know your life on earth was troubled

G D

And only you could know the pain

G C

You weren’t afraid to face the devil

G D

You were no stranger to the rain

Verse 2

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Verse 3

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Bridge

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Em C G

Lord, we miss you every day

Em C D

But we know you’re in a better place

Verse 4

G C

Go rest high on that mountain

G D

Son, your work on earth is done

G C

Go to heaven a-shoutin’

G D

Love for the Father and the Son

Chorus

G C

Oh, how we cried the day you left us

G D

We gathered ’round your grave to grieve

G C

I wish I could see the angels’ faces

G D

When they hear your sweet voice sing

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression first, as it forms the core of the song. Practice the bridge’s Em-C-G change slowly before adding the strum.