High Road
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Intro: E A E A
E A E A
[Verso 1]
E A
At two fish creek they come to meet
E A B
Weathered and edged by the summer heat
B
The sun is always in their eyes
G#m E
They hold their glasses like a prize
[Verso 2]
E A
On a clouded fair and gin they dine
E A B
They're always losing track of time
B
A swampy mangrove paradise
G#m E
They import everything that's nice
[Verso 3]
E A
Comfort is a word rarely heard
E A B
Wages are transient they look
B
For opportunity to grow
G#m E
The better times they never show
E F#m B
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ooh ooh
E F#m B
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Solo: E A E A B
[Verso 4]
E A
By now their dreams have all been dreamt
E A B
All of their money has been spent
B
The crashing surf upon the ground
G#m E
And no one ever hears a sound
[Verso 5]
E A
A life of middling at best
E A B
Put that pro-touch-up to a rest
B
Was it a choice they do not know
G#m E
The better times they never show
E F#m B
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ooh ooh
E F#m B
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ooh ooh
[Refrão]
E F#m
Paradise is all around
B
But happiness is never found
E F#m
Paradise is all around
B
But happiness is never found
E F#m B
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ooh ooh
E F#m B
Ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Final: E F#m B
E F#m B
A E
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 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.