High Mas
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
High Mas by David Rudder! A soca music classic. Enjoy! Joseph
[Intro]
A B C#m
A B C#m
A B C#m B
Give praise! Give praise children!
A B C#m B
Give praise! Give praise children!
[Verse 1]
E
Our Father who has given us this art, So that we can all feel a part
C#m B E
Of this earthly heaven, Amen
E
Forgive us this day our daily weaknesses,
C#m B E
As we seek to cast our mortal burdens on this city, Amen
E
Oh merciful Father, in this bacchanal season,
E
Where some men will lose their reason,
E
But most of us just want to wine and have a good time
C#m B E
While we looking for a lime, Because we feeling fine, Lord, Amen
E
And as we jump up and down in this crazy town
C#m B E
Send us some music for some healing, Amen.
[Pre-Chorus]
E A B C#m
Everybody hand raaaise
A B C#m
Everybody give praise
A B C#m F#m
Everybody hand rasssiiisee
B
If you know what a mean, put up your finger
B
If you know what a mean, put up your hand
B
If you know what a mean, put up your finger
B
If you know what a mean, then scream.
[Chorus]
A B C#m B
Woeeooo Give Jah his praises
A B C#m B
Woeeooo Give Jah his praise
A B C#m
Its Carnival day, Everybody come and celebrate!
A B C#m
Its Carnival day, See the ragamuffin congregate
A B C#m
Play a little soca to make he vibrations raise.
[Post-Chorus]
C#m
Everybody singing
A B C#m
A A, A A, I love my country
A B C#m
A A, A A, I feeling irie!
[Verse 2]
E
Our Father who has given us this art, So that we can all feel a part
C#m B E
Of this earthly heaven, Amen
E
Forgive us this day our daily weaknesses
C#m B E
As we seek to cast our mortal burdens on this city, Amen
E
And on this day when we come out to play and come out to sway
E
And do ah little breakaway
E
Some will say what they have to say
C#m B E
But only you know de pain we're feeling, Amen
E
As it was in de beginning of Jouvert
C#m B E
Good vibes til Carnival Tuesday ending, Amen
[Pre-Chorus]
E A B C#m
Everybody hand raaaise
A B C#m
Everybody give praise
A B C#m F#m
Everybody hand rasssiiisee
B
If you know what a mean, put up your finger
B
If you know what a mean, put up your hand
B
If you know what a mean, put up your finger
B
If you know what a mean, then scream.
[Chorus]
A B C#m B
Woeeooo Give Jah his praises
A B C#m B
Woeeooo Give Jah his praise
A B C#m
Its Carnival day, Everybody come and celebrate!
A B C#m
Its Carnival day, See the ragamuffin congregate
A B C#m
Play a little soca to make he vibrations raise.
[Post-Chorus]
C#m
Everybody singing
A B C#m
A A, A A, I love my country
A B C#m
A A, A A, I feeling irie!
How to play High Mas
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 E. 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.