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Key: C
πΈ Verse 1:
A#9 B7#9 C6add9
Mornin' finds me at the table
A#9 B7#9 Dm7
Sifting through your memories
C B11b9 Em7b5 A#9
I'd change your mind but I'm not able
A#9 Dm7 C B7#9 G
'Cause you were gone long before I could set you free
πΈ Bridge:
Dm7 C Em7b5 A#9
No more hearin' bad notes playin'
Dm7 C D Dsus4
Songs I don't believe any more
πΈ Chorus:
Dm7 C
Cold wind blows and the rivers rise
Em7b5 A#9
Let the muddy waters slide
Dm7 C B7#9 G
I think it's time to head for higher ground
Dm7 C
Somethin' better in the sky
Em7b5 A#9 A#9
Time to spread my wings and fly
Dm7 C B7#9 G
Heaven help me up to higher ground
πΈ Verse 2:
A#9 B7#9 C6add9
Midnight sends its shiny darkness
A#9 B7#9 Dm7
Throws a shadow on my dreams
C B11b9 Em7b5 A#9
I don't have time - time for broken hearted
A#9 Dm7 C B7#9 G
'Cause I'm all paid up on the tears you left for me
πΈ Bridge:
Dm7 C Em7b5 A#9
No more cryin', no more buyin'
Dm7 C D Dsus4
Into lies I don't believe - what you say
πΈ Chorus:
Dm7 C
Cold wind blows and the rivers rise
Em7b5 A#9
Let the muddy waters slide
Dm7 C B7#9 G
I think it's time to head for higher ground
Dm7 C
Somethin' better in the sky
Em7b5 A#9 A#9
Time to spread my wings and fly
Dm7 C B7#9 G
Heaven help me up to higher ground
Repeat Chorus as πΈ Outro:
Dm7 C
Cold wind blows and the rivers rise
Em7b5 A#9
Let the muddy waters slide
Dm7 C B7#9 G
I think it's time to head for higher ground
Dm7 C
Somethin' better in the sky
Em7b5 A#9 A#9
Time to spread my wings and fly
Dm7 C B7#9 G
Heaven help me up to higher ground
Song History
Published: February 24, 2022
Last Updated: September 10, 2025