High Time We Went
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Intro: E E7 E E7 E E7 E
verse 1:
E A A
Well, it's five o'clock in the morning
E E7 E A A
Feels just like the end of a mule
E A A
Somebody's been yawning
E E7 E
Trying to break out the rules.
E E/A E A A/G
Yes, it's high time we went
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went there?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
verse 2:
E A A
Well, it's four o'clock in the morning
E E7 E A A
Somebody's shouting the news
E A A
Nobody's been yawning
E E7 E
Preachers all around for the blues.
E E/A E A A/G
Yes, it's high time we went
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
verse 3:
E A A
Three o'clock and I'm dreaming
E E7 E A A
Somebody's shouting the way
E A A
Nobody can see me
E E7 E
Trying to find a brand new day.
E E/A E A A/G
Yes, it's high time we went
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
Interlude 1:
E E/A E A E E/A E A
verse 4:
E A A
Two o'clock and I'm rolling
E E7 E A A
Everywhere I look is the same
E A A
Somebody's been calling
E E7 E
Trying to put the blame on my name.
E E/A E A A/G
Yes, it's high time we went
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
Interlude 2:
E A E A
Verse 5:
E A A
It's one o'clock and I'm falling
E E7 E A A
Falling for the same old game
E A A
Somebody's been shouting
E E7 E
Let me be by the stage.
E E/A E A A/G
Yes, it's high time we went
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
Interlude 3:
E A E A
Verse 6:
E A A
Well, it's twelve o'clock and I got there
E E7 E A A
Didn't think I'd make it in time
E A A
E'rybody's been shouting
E E7 E
"Don't forget the lemon and lime."
E E/A E A A/G
Yes, it's high time we went
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
E E/A E A A/G
Ain't it high time we went?
Outro (over quick fade):
E A E A
How to play High Time We Went
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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.