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Transposed: semitones
[Intro]
[F] [C] [Am] [G] [F] [C] [Am] [G]
[F]Whoa, oh
[C]So far, [Am]so good
[G]Mmm, oh, yep
[F]Why you only say you [C]love me when you're high?
[Am]It's like we go through [G]the same shit every night
[F]Oh, why? [C]Oh, why?
[Am]You always swear that it's [G]gonna change, but it never does
[F]Why you only say you [C]love me when you're high?
[Am]It's like we go through [G]the same shit every night
[F]Oh, why? [C]Oh, why?
[Am]You always swear that shit's [G]gonna change, but it never does
[F]Tell me that you're gonna [C]change, then act like this instead
[Am]I'm too old to want somebody [G]who's always switching up their friends
[F]I can't make you love me, [C]but at least you could pretend
[Am]Scripts gon' lead to fifths until [G]I'm fucked out of my head
[F]You play the [C]same old songs
[Am]I know that you're different [G]in your Air Force Ones
[F]Filling my prescription, I [C]could bite your tongue
[Am]Like I got [G]an addiction, yeah
[F]You always say that shit's [C]gonna change, but it never does
[Am]Why you only say you [G]love me when you're high?
[F]It's like we go through [C]the same shit every night
[Am]Oh, why? [G]Oh, why?
[F]You always swear that it's [C]gonna change, but it never does
[Am]Why you only say you [G]love me when you're high?
[F]It's like we go through [C]the same shit every night
[Am]Oh, why? [G]Oh, why?
[F]You always swear that shit's [C]gonna change, but it never does
[Am]I know it's my fault, [G]I pick up your phone calls
[F]When it's half past [C]one and you're halfway drunk
[Am]You say you love me [G]and it sounds so dumb
[F]But you're the only one [C]I can't run away from
[Am]The same [G]old songs
[F]I know that you're different [C]in your Air Force Ones
[Am]Filling my prescription, I [G]could bite your tongue
[F]Like I got [C]an addiction, yeah
[Am]You always say that shit's [G]gonna change, but it never does
[F]Why you only say you [C]love me when you're high?
[Am]It's like we go through [G]the same shit every night
[F]Oh, why? [C]Oh, why?
[Am]You always swear that it's [G]gonna change, but it never does
[F]Why you only say you [C]love me when you're high?
[Am]It's like we go through [G]the same shit every night
[F]Oh, why? [C]Oh, why?
[Am]You always swear that shit's [G]gonna change, but it never does
[F](You only say you love [C]me when you're... it never does)
[F]You always swear that shit's [C]gonna change, but it never does
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyF (F Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelEasy
Capo PositionCapo Fret 5
Chord Count4 Unique Chords
GenreDance-pop
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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High by The Chainsmokers is played in the key of F. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: F (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti C (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Am (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for High by The Chainsmokers: sounding in F (Capo Fret 5, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in F (Capo on Fret 5 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from F to C requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – V – iii – II
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
FCAmG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyFAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 5sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 5 transforms fingering into C, maintaining F sound without complex barre chords.
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pianoChord Family F
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of F. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IFTonic
iiGmSupertonic
iiiAmMediant
IVBbSubdominant
VCDominant
viDmSubmediant
vii°EdimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle4 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: F•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: I – V – iii – II•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 5
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FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for High (The Chainsmokers)?
To play the Easy Chords for High, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 5 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for High?
The original recording key for High by The Chainsmokers is F. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
