High Road
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Intro: D Bm G A (2x)
Verse 1:
D Bm G A
All I can say is things didn't go as I planned
D Bm G A
Seems everyday I'm learning it's out of my hands
D Bm G A
And coming to terms is harder than ever before
D Bm G A
When you would give anything to know what all of this is for
Pre-chorus:
(A) Bm Em A
Well there are things that I cannot change now
(A) Bm Em... A
But these are strings that I will untangle
[Refrão]
(A) D A Em G
Give me a high road to rise up and follow
(G) D A G
I'll keep my eyes closed and breathe
(G) D A Em G
And give me a tightrope to walk from the highest peak
(G) Em A D
And I'll never look down at my feet
D, Bm G A
Verse 2:
D Bm G A
Somebody thought if you can let down your pride
D Bm G A
You won't be afraid; fear is not a safe place to hide
D Bm G A
And I was convinced I'd never win your love, no
D Bm G A
But I didn't see all I really needed was my own
Pre-chorus 2:
(A) Bm Em A
And there are things that I can't explain now
(A) Bm Em A
But it's not too late, and I am so thankful
[Refrão]
(A) D A Em G
Give me a high road to rise up and follow
(G) D A G
I'll keep my eyes closed and breathe
(G) D A Em G
And give me a tightrope to walk from the highest peak
(G) Em A D
And I'll never look down at my feet
Brigde:
Em A Em
I've been down enough times to know it's no good
A Em
And I'm working overtime, just thinking I should
A
Carry all of this weight around
Em G
I'm finding out that I never could
... D Bm G A D Bm G A
I never could
[Refrão]
(A) D A Em G
Give me a high road to rise up and follow
(G) D A G
I'll keep my eyes closed and breathe
(G) D A Em G
And give me a tightrope to walk from the highest peak
(G) Em A D Bm
And I'll never look down at my feet
Em A D
... Never look down at my feet...
Bm G A D
Ooohh...
How to play High Road
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 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.