High Hopes
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[Chords]
Cmx35543
Cm7x35343
Ab466544
Bb688766
G7353433
Dmx57765
Ebx68886
Fm133111
Gm355333
[Intro] x4
e|------15--------15--------18--------18--------11--------11--------------|
B|------13--------13--------16--------16---------9---------9--------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse]
CmBeyond the horCm7izon of the plAbace we lived when we were youngCm
In a world of Cm7magnets and miraclesAb
CmOur thoughts strayed conCm7stantly and withoAbut boundary
CmThe ringing of the diCm7vision bell had beguAbn
Along the long Bbroad and on dG7own the causeway
AbDo they still mBbeet there by tG7he cut.
[Verse 2]
CmThere was a raCm7gged band who Abfollowed in our footstepsCm
Running before Cm7times took our dreaAbms away
CmLeaving the myriad small Cm7creatures trying Abto tieus to the ground
CmTo a life consumed by Cm7slow decayAb
[Chorus]
The grass was greCmenerGm Ab Bb
The light was briCmghterDm Eb Fm Gm Ab
When friends surrCmoundeGmdAb Bb
The nights of wonCmderDm Eb Fm Gm Ab
[Verse 3]
CmLooking beyond Cm7the embers of Abbridges glowing behind usCm
To a glimpse oCm7f how green it was oAbn the other side
CmSteps taken forwards but Cm7sleepwalking bacAbk again
CmDragged by the force Cm7of some sleeping tidAbe
at a higher alBbtitude with flG7ag unfurled
AbWe reached the Bbdizzy heights G7of that dreamed of world
Marching drums bit
(Nylon Strung guitar)
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B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---2----2/4-4---4/5-5--5/-9--9--7--------7-9-10-7-9-5-7-7h9p7-5h7p5-3h5p3---|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--2----2/4-4---4-5-5--5/-9--9--9--5--7------------7--10--9/-12----10p9--7---|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--2---2/4-4---4/5-5---5/-9--9--7---------------7-10-9--5--9--7---5--7--7/9--|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--2--2/4-4---4-5-5---5/-9--9--9--5--7----------7\5--3--2--3-----2-----------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------5-----3--------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------5---3--|
Then this intro comes in again.(x4)
e|------15--------15--------18--------18--------11--------11--------------|
B|------13--------13--------16--------16---------9---------9--------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 4]
CmEncumbered forCm7ever by desire Aband ambition
CmTheres a hunger Cm7still unsatisfiedAb
CmOur weary eyes still strCm7ay to the horizonAb
CmThough down this road Cm7I've been so many tAbimes
[Chorus 2]
The grass was greCmenerGm Ab Bb
The light was briCmghterDm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The taste was sweCmeterGm Ab Bb
The nights of wonCmderDm Eb Fm Gm Ab
With friends surrCmoundedGm Ab Bb
The dawn mist gloCmwingDm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The water flowingCm Gm Ab Bb
The endless riverCm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
Forever and everCm Gm Ab Bb
[Solo]
Cm Gm Ab Bb
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
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| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
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All chords in this song (9)
The story behind the song
This song captures a feeling of looking back on life, reflecting on what has been gained and lost. It evokes a sense of nostalgia for earlier days and the paths taken, carrying a poignant weight of memory. The lyrics, co-written by David Gilmour and Polly Samson, contribute to this contemplative mood, making it the closing track on their album The Division Bell. At its heart, it plays like a wistful journey through time, acknowledging the passage of years and the enduring spirit of hope.
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High Hopes
by Pink Floyd
Chords in this song · guitar
Cm
Cm7
Ab
Bb
G7
Dm
Eb
Fm
Gm
[Chords]
Cm
x35543
Cm7
x35343
Ab
466544
Bb
688766
G7
353433
Dm
x57765
Eb
x68886
Fm
133111
Gm
355333
[Intro] x4
e|------15--------15--------18--------18--------11--------11--------------|
B|------13--------13--------16--------16---------9---------9--------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse]
Cm Cm7 Ab Cm
Beyond the horizon of the place we lived when we were young
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
Bb G7
Along the long road and on down the causeway
Ab Bb G7
Do they still meet there by the cut.
[Verse 2]
Cm Cm7 Ab Cm
There was a ragged band who followed in our footsteps
Cm7 Ab
Running before times took our dreams away
Cm Cm7 Ab
Leaving the myriad small creatures trying to tieus to the ground
Cm Cm7 Ab
To a life consumed by slow decay
[Chorus]
Cm Gm Ab Bb
The grass was greener
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The light was brighter
Cm Gm Ab Bb
When friends surrounded
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The nights of wonder
[Verse 3]
Cm Cm7 Ab Cm
Looking beyond the embers of bridges glowing behind us
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 sleeping tide
Bb G7
at a higher altitude with flag unfurled
Ab Bb G7
We reached the dizzy heights of that dreamed of world
Marching drums bit
(Nylon Strung guitar)
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|---2----2/4-4---4/5-5--5/-9--9--7--------7-9-10-7-9-5-7-7h9p7-5h7p5-3h5p3---|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--2----2/4-4---4-5-5--5/-9--9--9--5--7------------7--10--9/-12----10p9--7---|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--2---2/4-4---4/5-5---5/-9--9--7---------------7-10-9--5--9--7---5--7--7/9--|
A|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
e|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
B|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
G|----------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|--2--2/4-4---4-5-5---5/-9--9--9--5--7----------7\5--3--2--3-----2-----------|
A|-------------------------------------------------------------5-----3--------|
E|---------------------------------------------------------------------5---3--|
Then this intro comes in again.(x4)
e|------15--------15--------18--------18--------11--------11--------------|
B|------13--------13--------16--------16---------9---------9--------------|
G|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
D|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
A|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
E|------------------------------------------------------------------------|
[Verse 4]
Cm Cm7 Ab
Encumbered forever by desire and ambition
Cm Cm7 Ab
Theres a hunger still unsatisfied
Cm Cm7 Ab
Our weary eyes still stray to the horizon
Cm Cm7 Ab
Though down this road I've been so many times
[Chorus 2]
Cm Gm Ab Bb
The grass was greener
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The light was brighter
Cm Gm Ab Bb
The taste was sweeter
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The nights of wonder
Cm Gm Ab Bb
With friends surrounded
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The dawn mist glowing
Cm Gm Ab Bb
The water flowing
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
The endless river
Cm Gm Ab Bb
Forever and ever
[Solo]
Cm Gm Ab Bb
Cm Dm Eb Fm Gm Ab
************************************
| h Hammer-on
| p Pull-off
| / Slide up
| \ Slide down
************************************
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