Intro: G 
 
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Once I stood at the foot of a great high mountain 
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That I wanted so much to climb 
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And on top of this mountain was a beautiful fountain 
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That flows with the water of life 
     
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I fell down on my knees at the foot of this mountain 
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I cried, "O Lord what must I do? 
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I want to climb this mountain, I want to drink from this fountain 
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That flows so clear in my view" 
 
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Then I heard a sweet voice from the top of this mountain 
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Saying, "Child put your hand in mine" 
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I started climbing slowly, "Watch your steps at the edges 
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And take one step at a time" 
 
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I started climbing upward taking one step at a time 
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The higher I got the harder I climbed 
 
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I'm still climbing upward and my journey's almost ended 
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I'm nearing the top and you ought to see the view 
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Oh the water flows freely, there's enough to make you free 
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So friend if you're thirsty climb this mountain with me