High Ground
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[Verso 1]
G D
Somewhere in the backwoods, I found a quiet place
Em C
Hidden in the tall trees, lookin on a glassy lake
G D
I can feel the rain comin, down in my bones
Em C
Colours of the night changin, still got a long way to go
Instrumental:
G D Em Em
[Refrão]
D G C
Lightnin strikes on the highest ground
D G C
Thunder rolls, can you hear the rumblin sound?
D G C
Time stands still but I dont mind
D G C
Just wanna sit right here beneath the living sky
Instrumental:
G D Em Em G D Em Em
[Verso 2]
G D
Oh its been a hard year, hit me like a Mack truck
Em C
Thought my life was all planned out, til you said you had enough
G D
I can feel the pain leavin, after givin up the drink
Em C
More about the air Im breathin, and findin me a solemn space to think
[Refrão]
D G C
Lightnin strikes on the highest ground
D G C
Thunder rolls, can you hear the rumblin sound?
D G C
Time stands still but I dont mind
D G C
Wanna sit right here underneath the living sky
Instrumental:
D G C C (x3)
D G C
Just wanna sit right here beneath the living sky
How to play High Ground
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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.