On Some High
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[Verso 1]
E C#m
Running towards or running from
E C#m A
I'm not sure, just know I'm gone
E
To anywhere that isn't here
C#m A E
You're tellin' you're fi-i-i-ne with my song
C#m A
Oh, But I've been
[Refrão]
E
On some high, spendin' up my life
On people, places, things
A
Busy discovering. But I can't ever
E
seem to answer all my needs
E A E
I think I gotta ke-ep chasin' what I seek
[Verso 2]
E
Shore to shore
C#m
Watch me flee
E
I'm not bored
C#m A
Just tryna be
E
Anywhere that isn't here
C#m A E
Keep tellin' me you're fi-i-i-ne with my song
C#m A
Oh, but I'm still
[Refrão]
E
On some high, spendin' up my life
On people, places, things
A
Busy discovering. But I can't ever
E
seem to answer all my needs
E
I think I gotta ke-ep chasin' what I seek
N.C.
But I'm feelin' so exhausted
Charge my card don't check the cost
A E
It's hard to feel you're more than a little too fast
G#
When you've got "not working" for answer you-ou-ou
[Ponte]
C#m A A x4
C#m A
Feelin' like the world is rollin' off of me
C#m A
Poor thing I'm them
C#m A
Findin' I could soon forfeit
N.C.
I've been feelin' everyone so thin
But I've been
[Refrão]
E
On, on some high, spendin' up my life
On people, places, things
A
Busy discovering. But I can't ever
E
seem to answer all my needs
E
I think I gotta ke-ep chasin' what I seek
N.C.
But I'm feelin' so exhausted
Charge my card don't check the cost
A E
It's hard to feel you're more than a little too fast
G#
When you've got "not working" for answer you-ou-ou
How to play On Some High
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.