I love Elvis Presley’s version of “You Gave Me a Mountain.” It is a powerful and moving song about faith, hope, and resilience. Elvis’s voice is so soulful and expressive, and he really brings the song to life.
I especially love the way he sings the chorus:
Ooh, this time Lord you gave me a mountain A mountain I may never climb It isn’t a hill anymore You gave me a mountain this time
There is so much emotion in his voice, and it really conveys the singer’s sense of despair and hopelessness. But there is also a sense of hope in his voice, as if he is still clinging to the belief that God is with him and that he will eventually overcome this challenge.
I think this song is a powerful reminder that we are all capable of overcoming even the most difficult challenges if we have faith and hope. Elvis Presley’s version of “You Gave Me a Mountain” is a beautiful and moving tribute to the human spirit.
Lyrics
My mother died giving me life
Deprived of the love of a father
Blamed for the loss of his wife
You know Lord I’ve been in a prison
For something that I never done
It’s been one hill after another
I’ve climbed them all one by one
A mountain you know I may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this time
Tired of the grief and the strife
So tired of working for nothing
Just tired of being my wife
She took my one ray of sunshine
She took my pride and my joy
She took my reason for living
She took my small baby boy
A mountain you know I may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this time
Barbara Desetto