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Highwayman original guitar chords by
The Highwaymen
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1985•Country•4.1K views•
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Key: B minor•
Intro 1
Bm
Bm
2

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Bm
2

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Bm
2

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Verse 1
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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I was a highwayman
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Along the coach roads, I did ride
A
A

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G
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D
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A

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With sword and pistol by my side
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Many a young maid lost her baubles
G
G

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to my trade
Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Many a soldier shed his lifeblood
G
G

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on my blade
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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The bastards hung me
G
G

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A

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D
D

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in the spring of twenty-five
G
G

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A
A

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A

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But I am still alive
Verse 2
Bm
Bm
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A
A

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I was a sailor
G
G

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Bm
Bm
2

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I was born upon the tide
A
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A

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And with the sea, I did abide
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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I sailed a schooner 'round the Horn
G
G

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to Mexico
Em
Em

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Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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I went aloft and furled the mainsail
G
G

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in a blow
Bm
Bm
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A
A

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And when the yards broke off
G
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A

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D
D

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they said that I got killed
G
G

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A

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A

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But I am living still
Verse 3
Bm
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A

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I was a dam builder
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Bm
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Across I the river deep and wide
A
A

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D

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A

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Where steel and water did collide
Em
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Bm
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2

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A place called Boulder
A
A

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G
G

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on the wild Colorado
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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I slipped and fell into
A
A

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G

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the wet concrete below
Bm
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A
A

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G
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They buried me in that great tomb
A
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D
D

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that knows no sound
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A
A

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But I am still around

I'll always be
D
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A/C#
A/C#
2

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around and around
Bm
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A

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and around and around
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D/F#
D/F#

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and around and around
Em
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A
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D
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Verse 4
Bm
Bm
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A
A

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I fly a starship
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G

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Bm
Bm
2

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Across I the U niverse divide
A
A

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G
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A

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And when I reach the other side
Em
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Bm
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A

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I'll find a place to rest my spirit
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if I can
Em
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Bm
Bm
2

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Perhaps I may become
A
A

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G
G

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a highwayman again
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Or I may simply be
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D
D

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a single drop of rain
G
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A
A

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But I will remain
D
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A/C#
A/C#
2

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I'll be back again and again
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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and again and again
G
G

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D/F#
D/F#

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and again and again
Em
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A
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • G

  • D

  • Em

  • A/C#

    2

  • D/F#

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Highwayman by The Highwaymen is B minor.

The primary chords used in Highwayman are Bm, A, G, D, Em, F#m.

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

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Highwayman is approximately 103 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Highwayman 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 Highwayman. 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 Highwaymen.

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