Go Rest High on That Mountain Lyrics
I know your life on earth was troubled
And only you could know the pain
You weren't afraid to face the devil
You were no stranger to the rain
[Chorus]
So go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
[Verse 2]
Oh, how we cried the day you left us
We gathered round your grave to grieve
Wish I could see the angels faces
When they hear your sweet voice sing
[Chorus]
So go rest high on that mountain
Son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
[Instrumental Break]
You're safely home in the arms of Jesus
Eternal life, my brother's found
The day will come, I know I'll see you
That sacred place on that Holy ground
[Chorus]
Go rest high on that mountain
'Cause son, your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
[Outro]
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
About
“Go Rest High on That Mountain” is a song by American country music artist Vince Gill, released as the sixth single from his album, When Love Finds You.
Gill began writing the song after the death of country music superstar Keith Whitley in 1989. It wasn’t until following the death of his older brother Bob, who died from a heart attack in 1993, where Gill finally finished the song.
In December of 2019, Gill introduced a third verse to the song during his annual Christmas concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. He stated he has no plans to rerecord the song, leaving the only way to hear the verse being during live performances.
Q&A
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Yes. Gill has performed the song including the 3rd verse several times during live performances. One of the most notable performances being during the 2021 National Memorial Day Concert which aired May 30, 2021, on PBS.
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