In a mansion stands my love

D - A (2x) D A D

1. On a mountain stands a mansion so fine,

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and it looks down on this cabin of mine.

G D

I had a love and I loved her true

A D

but along came a rich man and loved her, too,

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now on a mountain in a mansion stands my love.

D A D

2. Well, he promised he'd buy her diamond rings,

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yes, he promised fancy dresses and things,

G D

he promised everything indeed.

A D

but it can't buy the love that her poor heart needs

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on a mountain in a mansion so fine.

+ G - D - A - D - D - A - D - A

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3. Now, I know that she's not happy there,

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and I know that she's got pain to bear.

G D

My only dream is that someday

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she'll come right back here and stay

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in the cabin in the valley with me.

+ repeat verse 1

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On a mountain in a mansion stands my love. (2x) ….

(Jim Reeves)