MOUNTAIN HIGH VALLEY LOW
Raymond Scott (m) Bernard Hanighen (l)

as rec by Eartha Kitt w Henri Rene & his Orch  March 13th 1953 New York


If you need me I will be nearby,
Mountain high, valley low.
My love follows you until the last,
Lightning fast, turtle slow.

Journey to the north star,
South wind blows my thoughts to you.
If you need me I will be nearby,
Mountain high, valley low.

I'll be with you though our fortunes sway,
Lantern gay, willow sad.
Spring will stroll our meadow every day,
Winter grey, Summer glad.

When your hair turns snow white,
You will find me by your side.
I'll be with you though our fortunes sway,
Lantern gay, willow sad.

If you need me I will be nearby,
Mountain high, valley low.
My love follows you until the last,
Lightning fast, turtle slow.

Go in search of new moon,
Dreams will bridge the skies to you.
If you need me I will be nearby,
Lantern gay, willow sad.
Valley low, mountain high.






(Transcribed by Peter Akers - May 2012)