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Higher In Time chords by
Mike Scott
Mike Scott
The Waterboys
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Key: A major•
Intro 1
Am
Am

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G
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Gsus4
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Am
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G
G

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Gsus4
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Am
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G
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Gsus4
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Am
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G
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Gsus4
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Verse 1
Am
Am

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The mountain is steep

the ditches are deep
G
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The task in hand

is making us weep
C
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But here's a promise
Verse 2

(I intend to keep
Bm
Bm
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That I mean to keep)
D
D

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Seed it in your mind
Am
Am

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and say it each night
G
G

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Before you sleep:
Em
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Am
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G
G

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we will climb higher in time
Gsus4
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(och!)
Verse 3
Am
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You've got a head full of trouble

and a ship to build
G
G

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(You think you won't make it

but you know you will
C
C

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You feel you need your

cup refilled
Bm
Bm
2

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D
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Fill it out of mine
Am
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we'll drop the defenses,

Pool our skill
Verse 4
G
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Your heart you're hiding

it's making you ill
Em
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You feel like you
Am
Am

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want to have your
G
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Am
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G
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Em
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sporran refilled
Am
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G
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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Am
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G
G

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Well, fill it out of mine
Em
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D
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let the soulful water

Overspill)

and we will climb higher in time
Verse 5
Am
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I've been to the bottom

I've been on the train
G
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I've slept in the gutter

with my head in a drain
C
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I've been brutally proud

I've been mortally shamed
Bm
Bm
2

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D
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But this is not a crime
Am
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I'm just learning, my friends,

That it's all in the game
G
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Em
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and we will climb higher in
Am
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G
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Gsus4
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time
Am
Am

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G
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(Och!)
Verse 6
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Climb higher in time
Am
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climb higher in time
Outro 1
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am

  • G

  • Gsus4

  • C

  • Bm

    2

  • D

  • Em

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Higher In Time by Mike Scott, The Waterboys is A major.

The primary chords used in Higher In Time are Bm, A, Asus4, D, C#m, E.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Bm, A, Asus4, D, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Higher In Time is approximately 68 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Higher In Time 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 Higher In Time. 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 Mike Scott, The Waterboys.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Higher In Time 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 Higher In Time by Mike Scott, The Waterboys on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.