Hi-Yo
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Hot in the day, hot in the night, hot as the coal
G#m
Coming to tread, light on your bed, here we go
[Pre-Chorus]
E F#
Oh, listen whistle roll
E F#
Baby the, the sun is getting low
[Chorus]
G#m F#
Hi-yo, hi-yo
E F#
In the day, we work hard for gold
G#m F#
Hi-yo, hi-yo and high hopes
E F# G#m
When the sun is dead, in the night we get low, low
[Verse 2]
G#m
Burning the wick, gettin' my kick, get in my flow
G#m
And come tonight, live by the light, live by the gold
G#m
Tick goes the clock, it's time to stop, it's time to go
G#m
Go down a level, go meet the devil, go get your soul
[Pre-Chorus]
E F#
Oh, listen whistle roll
E F#
Baby the, the sun is getting low
[Chorus]
G#m F#
Hi-yo, hi-yo
E F#
In the day, we work hard for gold
G#m F#
Hi-yo, hi-yo and high hopes
E F# G#m
When the sun is dead, in the night we get low, low
[Interlude]
G#m
[Pre-Chorus]
E F#
Oh, listen whistle roll
E F#
Baby the, the sun is getting low
[Chorus]
G#m F#
Hi-yo, hi-yo
E F#
In the day, we work hard for gold
G#m F#
Hi-yo, hi-yo and high hopes
E F# G#m
When the sun is dead, in the night we get low, low
How to play Hi-Yo
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#m. 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.