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High Hopes

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Cminor

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1/7

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Position

Step 1 / 7Position: 13

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

(Note, there are a few changes between the studio version on 
the Pink Floyd album and his solo live version of the track)
Intro:
    Cm         Cm7        Ab
e|--15--15-----18--18-----11--11--|
B|--13--13-----16--16-----9----9--|
G|--------------------------------|
D|--------------------------------|
A|--------------------------------|
E|--------------------------------|
Verse 1:
CmBeyond the horCm7izon of the plAbace we lived when we were young
CmIn a world of maCm7gnets and miraclAbes
CmOur thoughts strayed conCm7stantly and wiAbthout boundary
CmThe ringing of the divisCm7ion bell had begAbun
Post-Verse 1: 
CmAlong the long rBboad and on dG7own the causewayBm  Cm  
CmDo they still mBbeet there by tG7he cut?
Verse 2: 
CmThere was a ragged Cm7band who followed iAbn our footsteps
CmRunning before Cm7time took our dreams Abaway
CmLeaving the myriad smCm7all creatures trying Abto tie us to the ground
CmTo a life consumed Cm7by slow decaAby....
Chorus 1: 
The grass was greCmener..Gm.Ab  Bb  
                   Cm(  D)    Eb   Fm(  G)  Ab  
The light was brighter...
When friends surrCmoundeGmd...Ab  Bb  
                    Cm(  D)    Eb    Fm  G  
The nights of wonder...
Verse 3:
CmLooking beyond the eCm7mbers of bridAbges glowing behind us
CmTo a glimpse of how Cm7green it was on the Abother side
CmSteps taken Cm7forwards but sleAbepwalking back again
CmDragged by the foCm7rce of some inner Abtide
Post-Verse 2:
CmAt a higher altBbitude with G7flag unfurledBm  Cm  
CmWe reached the Bbdizzy heights of that drG7eamed of world
[Instrumental Break]
[Play intro]
Verse 4:
CmEncumbered forever by dCm7esire and ambitiAbon
CmThere's a hunCm7ger still unsatisfieAbd
CmOur weary Cm7eyes still stray to the Abhorizon
CmGo down this roaCm7d I've been so many Abtimes...
Chorus 2:
The grass was greCmenerGm...Ab  Bb  
                  Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
The light was brighter...
The taste was sweCmeter.Gm..Ab  Bb  
                   Cm   Eb(  D)  Fm(  G) Ab  
The nights of wonder...
With friends surrCmoundGmed..Ab.Bb  
                  Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
The dawn mist glowing...
The water floCmwingGm...Ab  Bb  
                Cm(  D)    Eb   Fm(  D)  Ab  
The endless river...
Forever and evCmer..Gm.Ab  Bb  
Outro (with solo over it):
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
Cm  Gm  Ab  Bb
 Cm(  D)  Eb   Fm(  G) Ab  
(till fade)

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High Hopes

by David Gilmour

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cm7

(Note, there are a few changes between the studio version on

the Pink Floyd album and his solo live version of the track)

Intro:

Cm Cm7 Ab

e|--15--15-----18--18-----11--11--|

B|--13--13-----16--16-----9----9--|

G|--------------------------------|

D|--------------------------------|

A|--------------------------------|

E|--------------------------------|

Verse 1:

Cm Cm7 Ab

Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young

Cm Cm7 Ab

In a world of magnets and miracles

Cm Cm7 Ab

Our thoughts strayed constantly and without boundary

Cm Cm7 Ab

The ringing of the division bell had begun

Post-Verse 1:

Cm Bb G7 Bm Cm

Along the long road and on down the causeway

Cm Bb G7

Do they still meet there by the cut?

Verse 2:

Cm Cm7 Ab

There was a ragged band who followed in our footsteps

Cm Cm7 Ab

Running before time took our dreams away

Cm Cm7 Ab

Leaving the myriad small creatures trying to tie us to the ground

Cm Cm7 Ab

To a life consumed by slow decay....

Chorus 1:

Cm Gm Ab Bb

The grass was greener...

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

The light was brighter...

Cm Gm Ab Bb

When friends surrounded...

Cm D Eb Fm G

( )

The nights of wonder...

Verse 3:

Cm Cm7 Ab

Looking beyond the embers of bridges glowing behind us

Cm Cm7 Ab

To a glimpse of how green it was on the other side

Cm Cm7 Ab

Steps taken forwards but sleepwalking back again

Cm Cm7 Ab

Dragged by the force of some inner tide

Post-Verse 2:

Cm Bb G7 Bm Cm

At a higher altitude with flag unfurled

Cm Bb G7

We reached the dizzy heights of that dreamed of world

[Instrumental Break]

[Play intro]

Verse 4:

Cm Cm7 Ab

Encumbered forever by desire and ambition

Cm Cm7 Ab

There's a hunger still unsatisfied

Cm Cm7 Ab

Our weary eyes still stray to the horizon

Cm Cm7 Ab

Go down this road I've been so many times...

Chorus 2:

Cm Gm Ab Bb

The grass was greener...

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

The light was brighter...

Cm Gm Ab Bb

The taste was sweeter...

Cm Eb D Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

The nights of wonder...

Cm Gm Ab Bb

With friends surrounded...

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

The dawn mist glowing...

Cm Gm Ab Bb

The water flowing...

Cm D Eb Fm D Ab

( ) ( )

The endless river...

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Forever and ever...

Outro (with solo over it):

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

Cm Gm Ab Bb

Cm D Eb Fm G Ab

( ) ( )

(till fade)

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