Above The Timberline
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verse 1
A
I get a little tired
F#m
Looking through the trees
A
Sittin on the 405
E
Hoping for a breeze
A
Everybody's gunning
D
You got something to see
G
I gotta sell this ticket
E
Get the shadow off of me
verse 2
A
So what is your problem
F#m
You've been moping around
A
You need to find a mountaintop
E
And get out of this town
Bm A
She says sometimes
D
You gotta get away
G
Clear out that noggin
E A
Open up the day
[Refrão]
E A
Above the timberline
E D A
The higher I go, the harder I climb
A
I'm closer to you
A
It's clear in my mind
F#m E D
Love shines bright above the timberline
verse 3
A
Things get slower
F#m
When it's harder to breath
A
I can almost touch the stars
E
That are hanging over me
A
You've never been more beautiful
D
And it's easy to see
G
All that really matters
E
You're all I'll ever need
verse 4
D
I'm getting to the home
A F#m
At the top of the world
A
Leading to realities
E
Up down at the curb
A
Oh the noise between us
E
Now it can't be heard
G
I'm listening to the wind
E
I'm writing down the words
[Refrão]
A E A
Above the timberline
E D A
The higher I go, the harder I climb
A
I'm closer to you
A
It's clear in my mind
F#m E D
Love shines bright above the timberline
Bridge
E
Now I'll be coming home
D
I'll be coming home soon
E
Before I head on down
Dm E
I'm gonna kiss the moon
[Refrão]
F#m A A
Above the timberline
E A A
The higher I go, the harder I climb
A
I'm closer to you
E A
It's clear in my mind
E D A
Love shines bright above the timberline
E A
Above the timberline
E D A
No heading up race, no waiting in line
F#m A
The farther I go
A
The harder you climb
E D
Love shines bright above the timberline
How to play Above The Timberline
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.