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Heights chords by
The Mountain Goats
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Key: G# minor•
Intro 1
Em
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G
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Verse 1
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when the seashells crumbled
G
G

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in your hand
Em
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you looked up up at me

and the sand shifting

underneath your feet
G
G

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softened for you and incredibly the sun
A
A

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went through from the sky
B
B
2

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F#
F#
2

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B
B
2

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and i was certain i was going to cry
Verse 2
Em
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but then you reached up
G
G

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and you reached out
A
A

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we'd been staring at the
Em
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water all day

and then you touched me
G
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A
A

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you were golden
B
B
2

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you were giving the game
Interlude 1

away
Em
Em

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G
G

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Em
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Verse 3
Em
Em

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when the sand crabs ran across
G
G

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your face
Em
Em

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you didn't even twitch

and a soft scent came across
G
G

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the water

impossibly rich
A
A

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impossibly cold
G
G

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B
B
2

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we were just nineteen years old
Verse 4
Em
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but then you reached up
G
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and you reached out
A
A

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we'd been staring at
Em
Em

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the water all day

and then you touched me
G
G

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A
A

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you were golden
B
B
2

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you were giving the game away
Outro 1
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Chords

  • Em

  • G

  • A

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

Capo: 4

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Heights by The Mountain Goats is G# minor.

The primary chords used in Heights are G#m, B, C#, D#, A#.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 4 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G#m, B, C#, D#, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Heights is approximately 113 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Heights using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Heights. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with The Mountain Goats.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Heights to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Heights by The Mountain Goats on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.