In High Places
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Em D
Look down from in high places
C D
Lift off the ground
C D
Without a sound, yeah
Em D
We move through open spaces
C D
The wind, it pulls
C D
The sky gets close, yeah
G
Could we get much higher?
D
Could we get much lighter?
Em C D
Navigator to heaven
Em D
Check out, did you check your heart?
C D
This cloudless blue
C D
This starlight night, yeah
Em D
Shoot out into the shining
C D
That devil moon (That devil moon)
C D
He sings of love, yeah
G
Can we get much higher?
D
Can we get much lighter?
Em C D
Navigator to heaven
Em D
The stars, so close we touch them
C D
They seem so small
C D
They make me wonder
Em D
Far out in formation
C D
Five thousand moons
C D
Floating balloons
G
Couldn't get much higher
D
Couldn't get much lighter
Em C D
Navigator to heaven
How to play In High Places
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.