High Time
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D C#m Ab Gb
You told me goodbye, how was I to know
A E D A
You didn't mean goodbye, you meant please don't let me go.
B E B A E D A E
I was having a high time, living the good life, well I know.
The wheels are muddy, got a ton of hay.
Now listen here baby, 'cause I mean what I say.
I'm having a high time, living the good life, well I know.
F E
I was losing time, I had nothing to do,
B C#m F#m E
No one to fight, I came to you.
F E
Wheels broke down, the leader won't draw,
B C#m F#m E Esus4 D A
The line is busted, the last one I saw.
Tomorrow come trouble, tomorrow come pain,
Now don't think too hard, baby, 'cause you know what I'm saying.
I could show you a high time, living the good life, don't be that way.
Nothing's for certain, it could always go wrong,
Come in when it's raining, go on out when it's gone.
We could have us a high time, living the good life, well I know.
How to play High Time
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.