Hopes Too High
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CAPO: 1
Intro: C
Listen baby, I won't leave no trace
Gonna light out of here for some cleaner place
D
I'll be sitting in the backseat with my hair in my face
G
Gone fast, as freedom on good wind
[Refrão]
N.C. F ~ G
If I got my hopes too high
C F
This is no easy kind of life
~ Dm F G
Here in my mind's eye, touch me real as daytime
N.C. C
I can't keep from trying
No place to run for a girl like me
Whole lot of used to's and supposed to be's
D
I want to burn like August, shine like gold dust
G
Where everyday living can't hold me
[Refrão]
N.C. F ~ G
If I got my hopes too high
C F
This is no easy kind of life
~ Dm F G
See in my mind's eye, touch me real as daytime
N.C. C
I can't keep from trying
Instrumental: Dm Em Dm Am Dm Em F G
N.C. C
So when I reach for you from some way down place
Don't be a stranger who won't show his face
D
I got no promise, but these words I say
G
I carry you, you carry me
[Refrão]
N.C. F ~ G
If I got my hopes too high
C F
This is no easy kind of life
~ Dm F G
See in my mind's eye, touch me real as daytime
C
I can't keep from trying
Dm F G
I see it in my mind's eye, touch me real as daytime
N.C. C
I can't keep from trying
How to play Hopes Too High
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.