Elevated (acoustic)
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This is a tab for the acoustic version of Elevated;
it's off of State Champ's acoustic EP called "The Acoustic Things".
Standard: EADGBe
CAPO2
I don't know the picking lead in the beginning, just the chords. Feel free to contribute
if you know it.
The strumming pattern is "easy enough" to figure out...see what I did there?
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Chords: (you can mute the 2's on the G and C chords if you choose. I think they sound
better that way.)
C G F#/D Em D
e|---3--- e|---3--- e|---3--- e|---0--- e|---2---|
B|---3--- B|---3--- B|---3--- B|---0--- B|---3---|
G|---0-- G|---0--- G|---0--- G|---0--- G|---2---|
D|---2--- D|---0--- D|---0--- D|---2--- D|---0---|
A|---3--- A|---2--- A|---x--- A|---2--- A|---x---|
E|---x--- E|---3--- E|---2--- E|---0--- E|---x---|
Song Order:
Intro, verse 1, Pre Chorus, Chorus, Interlude 1, verse 2, Pre Chorus, Chorus, Interlude
2, Bridge, Chorus
Intro: G C G C
verse 1:
G
Pulled aside as if I was the wrong one,
G
You said it all and you made me the lost one.
C
Elevated by your greatest mistake, now I'm all alone.
G
I bet you couldn't tell that I felt the same way,
G
Struggling just to get to the next day.
C
I'm not force fed lies while I'm by your side.
Pre Chorus:
Em C
Shaking your head doesn't change this.
G G F#/G Em
Preparing myself for a train wreck,
G D
I can't be saved.
Chorus:
C G
So tell me why can't you see
D Em D
This is where you need to be?
C G
You know, it's taken its toll on me,
D Em D
But I don't feel invisible.
C G
So tell me why can't you see
D Em D
This is where you need to be?
C G
You know, it's taken its toll on me,
D Em D
So I'll hope for a miracle.
(After 1st Chorus: Interlude 1. After 2nd Chorus: Interlude 2
Yeah, I'll hope for a miracle. After last Chorus, Em till the end.)
Interlude 1: G
Interlude 2: Em
Bridge:
C D Em
And if you want to be free,
C D Em
I can't be the one to make you believe.
C D Em
You've still got this promise to keep.
C D C D
Step back and wash away the reckless intentions.
Em G
They're leaving me breathless.
C D
Find a way to stay in your skin.
That's it! Hope you guys enjoy. Feel free to comment and rate!
How to play Elevated (acoustic)
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 G. 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.