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Tuning: Perfect Fourth Tuning (E A D G C F)
Intro:
Bm G D A
Verse 1:
Bm G D A
The letter said it all, we're shipping out
Bm G D A
I know they got it wrong without a doubt
Bm G D A
The war ain't over there, it's here with me
Bm G D A
The battle of the bloody century
Verse 2:
G D
What is going here, what becomes the lot of us
G
I thought I would complain, dear
D A
When joining with the great circus
Chorus:
D7 G
But I've got high, I've got high
D7 G
I've got high hopes tonight
G A D
I got high alright
Instrumental:
Bm A7
Verse 3:
Bm G D A
"Settle up your bill," the raining shouts
Bm G D A
The patter of forsaken voices loud
Bm G D A
Lined throughout the pockets of my vest
Bm G D A
A greenback skeleton holds in the rest
Verse 4:
G D
A symphony of mercy falls upon no deafer ears
G D
I'd look you in the eyes but I wouldn't recognize your fears
Chorus:
D7 G
But I've got high, I've got high
D7 G
I've got high hopes tonight
G A D
I got high alright
Outro:
D Bm G A D
Song History
Last Updated: September 10, 2025