Hell In High Water
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Intro D Em D D C G D
Em G D Am
Em G D Em
[Verso 1]
Em G D Am
It's where the homestead stood beneath those eastern pines
Em G D Am
Little piece of that old porch swing I built her in '95
Em G
The devil dressed in dark clouds
D Am
It brought the wind it brought the rain
Em G D Am
I never dreamt I'd live to see an Appalachian hurricane
[Verso 2]
Em G D Am
The suits ain't got nothing but a pittance for your pain
Em G D
They got more important things to do
Em G D Am
So just go on back to sleeep or look the other way
Em D G D
They working on a new headline or two
[Refrão]
C G D Em
The ancient hills are crying
C G D D
For Mother Mountain’s broken heart
C G D Em C
Hell came in High Water
D D
And just ripped them hills apart
C G D Em
Long forgotten, now forsaken
C G D
But the good Lord's love will abide
C G D Em C
Hell came in high water
D Em
Like a thief in the night
( G D Am Em )
( G D )
[Verso 3]
Em G
Son, if you ain't angry
D Am
Well you pay it no mind
Em G
But this ain't the first time
D Am
We been left so far behind
Em G
The sorrow and anguish'll cut you
D Am
Right down to the bone
Em G
But from the hollers to the hills
D Am
We take care of our own
[Refrão]
C G D Em
The ancient hills are crying
C G D
For Mother Mountain’s broken heart
C G D Em C
Hell came in High Water
D
And just ripped them hills apart
C G D Em
Long forgotten, now forsaken
C G D
But the good Lord's love will abide
C G D Em C
Hell came in high water
D Em Em C
Heaven help ussss tonight
D Em
Heaven help ussss tonight
Final
G D Am Em G D
Hmmmmm mm mm
( D Am Em )
( G D C )
( G D )
How to play Hell In High Water
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.