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