Heaven On High
View chords used in this chart
[Verso 1]
C#
Black sky, the birds, they fly I see it all, we flee it all
F#
We flock together, they move past
C#
The lighthouse flies south, the clouds can see the ground, can hear the sound
F#
We can't get back down, could this be my last?
[Refrão]
A C#
Break away from the roots
C# A
Before the storm comes for you
A C#
Raise me up from the noose
C# A
Carry me back on the wind to you
[Ponte]
A
[Verso 2]
C#
Crossroads don't know which way is leading home, the water flows
F#
Somehow the clearest way to go is not the path I chose (so will you)
[Refrão]
A C#
Break away from the roots
C# A
Before the storm comes for you
A C#
Raise me up from the noose
C# A
Carry me back on the wind to you
A C#
Now we blind ourselves from the truth
C# F#
Heaven on high, it's in view
F# G#
So break away from the roots
C# A
Carry me back on the wind to you
{Solo}
A C#
C# A
{Breakdown}
Find the timing but these are the chords
A C#
A F#
{Breakdown 2}
A
Bow to the deadbeats swirling 'round
A
Praising you, final breath
A
Rise from the curb lights, life is found
A
I'm bound, never crass
{Breakdown 3}
G#
Please stay
G#
Thunderous
G#
Crash through it
G#
Lightning tears the sky
G#
Lightning tears the sky
[Refrão]
A C#
Break away from the roots
C# A
Before the storm comes for you
A C#
Raise me up from the noose
C# A
Carry me back on the wind to you
A C#
Now we blind ourselves from the truth
C# F#
Heaven on high, it's in view
F# G#
So break away from the roots
C# A
Carry me back on the wind to you
How to play Heaven On High
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 C#. 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.