Here's how I hear the Jerry Vale recording: (I boldfaced the words that are different from our last GUEST's posting.)


I CLIMBED THE MOUNTAIN
(Words, Ira Gasman; music, Carl Friberg, 1969)

I climbed the mountain, to see the other side,
And I can rest now, for I am satisfied.
I saw a rich land where each man had his share.
I saw a free land with freedom everywhere.

CHORUS: And there was peace in the valley.
There was hope in the land.
There was joy in the children.
There was love, beautiful love in the heart of man.

I saw a schoolhouse where every child could come.
I saw a table that welcomed everyone.
I saw a city that had no slum to hide.
I saw a prison that had no one inside. CHORUS

I saw the lion lie down beside the lamb.
I saw the white dove asleep upon the sand,
And I saw Caesar give up his mighty throne,
And I saw Johnny as he came marching home. CHORUS