[Verse 1][Low register, fast conversational density, tight rhythm] All the people are looking for the easiest route They are chasing the shadows in a valley of doubt The climb is alive and steep But I walk on the path where the promise is deep [Chorus][High register falsetto leaps, soaring sparse notes, heavy laid back downbeat] The true summit Ain't a mountain you conquer for free You gotta build on the rock for eternity Yeah the shortcut is tempting and bound to slide I am taking the long way with Him as my guide The true summit [Verse 2][Low register, fast conversational density, tight rhythm] There's a heat from the sun as it breaks through the chill And my feet are so firm on the side of the hill The choices are made today I am building a faith that is going to stay [Chorus][High register falsetto leaps, soaring sparse notes, heavy laid back downbeat] The true summit Ain't a mountain you conquer for free You gotta build on the rock for eternity Yeah the shortcut is tempting and bound to slide I am taking the long way with Him as my guide The true summit [Bridge][Stripped back, bass and vocals only, intimate and smooth] One step on the stone I am never climbing alone I am walking the line I am taking my time He authored the faith that is guiding my soul He perfectly paid for the toll [Guitar Solo][Smooth soul funk guitar over heavy groove] [Chorus][Explosive energy, full choir backing, soaring falsetto leaps] The true summit Ain't a mountain you conquer for free You gotta build on the rock for eternity Yeah the shortcut is tempting and bound to slide I am taking the long way with Him as my guide The true summit [Outro][Fading groove, soft keys, vocal ad libs] One step at a time Yeah the mountain is mine The true summit
