“You Gave Me a Mountain” is a song that was popularized by Elvis Presley. It was written by Marty Robbins and first recorded by Robbins in 1969. However, it was Elvis Presley’s rendition of the song that became one of the most well-known and beloved versions.
Elvis Presley recorded “You Gave Me a Mountain” in 1973, and it was included on his album titled “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii Via Satellite.” This live concert album was recorded during his historic televised concert special, “Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii,” which was broadcast on January 14, 1973. The song showcases Elvis’s powerful and emotional singing style.
The lyrics of “You Gave Me a Mountain” tell the story of a man who has faced many challenges and difficulties in his life but keeps going because of the love and support of someone who means the world to him. It’s a song that resonates with many people because of its themes of resilience and the strength that love can provide in the face of adversity.
Lyrics
Born in the heat of the desert
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 oneBut this time, Lord you gave me a mountain
A mountain you know I may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this timeMy woman got tired of heartaches
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 boyBut this time, Lord you gave me a mountain
A mountain you know I may never climb
It isn’t just a hill any longer
You gave me a mountain this time.