C
Born in the mountains,
C F
Many years ago
F
Climbed these hills and valleys
F C
Through the rain and snow
F
I've seen the lightning flashin'
F C
Heard the thunder roll
[Chorus]
F C
I've endured, I've endured,
F G C
how long must one endure
[Verse 2]
C
Barefoot in the summer,
C F
on into the fall
F
Too many mouths to feed
F C
They couldn't clothe us all
F
Sent to church on Sunday
F C
To learn the golden rule
[Chorus]
F C
I've endured, I've endured,
F G C
how long must one endure
[Verse 3]
C
I've worked for the rich,
C F
I've lived with the poor
F
I've seen many heartaches and
F C
I'll see many more
F
I've lived loved and sorrowed
F C
been through success's door
[Chorus]
F C
I've endured, I've endured,
F G C
how long must one endure
[Verse 4]
C
Born in the mountains,
C F
Many years ago
F
Climbed these hills and valleys
F C
Through the rain and snow
F
I've seen the lightning flashin'
F C
Heard the thunder roll
[Chorus]
F C
I've endured, I've endured,
F G C
how long must one endure
F C
I've endured, I've endured,
F G C
how long must one endure
