Champagne High
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Verse 1
Dm F C
I wasn't looking for a lifetime with you
Dm F C
And I never thought it would hurt just to hear
C
"I do" and "I do"
Dm F
And I do a number on myself
C
And all that I thought to be
Dm
And you'll be the one
F
That just left me undone
C
By my own, hesitation
Pre-Chorus
A# C Dm
and for the million hours that we were
A# C
well I'll smile and remember it all
Dm C Bbdim
then I'll turn and go
A# C A
while your story's completed mine is a long way from done.
Chorus
F C Dm A#
Well I'm on a champagne high
F C Dm A#
Where will I be when I stop wondering why
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high, high
Verse 2
Dm F
Spring turned to summer
C
But then winter turned to mean
Dm F
The distance seemed right
C
At the time it was best - to leave
Dm
And to leave behind
F C
What I once thought was fine And so real - to me
Dm
And while I'm still gone
F
On the quest for my song
C
I'm at your - celebration
Pre-Chorus
A# C Dm
and for the million hours that we were
A# C
well I'll smile and remember it all
Dm C Bbdim
then I'll turn and go
A# C A
while your story's completed mine is a long way from done.
Chorus
F C Dm A#
Well I'm on a champagne high
F C Dm A#
Where will I be when I stop wondering why
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high, high
F C Dm A#
Toast to the future but that'd be a lie
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high,high..
D# A
Your wagons been hitched to a star
D# A
Well now he'll be your thing that's new
D# A
Yeah what little I have you can borrow
A# C
Cause I'm old and I'm blue...
During solo: Chords F C Dm A#
Pre-Chorus
A# C Dm
and for the million hours that we were
A# C
well I'll smile and remember it all
Dm C Bbdim
then I'll turn and go
Chorus
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high, high?
F C Dm A#
Where will I be when I stop wondering why
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high, high
F C Dm A#
Toast to the future but that'd be a lie
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high,high..
F C Dm A#
Where will I be when I stop wondering why
F C Dm A#
On a champagne high,high..
F C Dm A#
So high you left me undone
F C Dm A# F(end on this chord)
so high you left me undone
How to play Champagne High
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.