High and Dry Guitar Chords

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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
A · E · F#m · D

One of Radiohead’s most accessible songs, “High and Dry” is a straightforward acoustic rock song with a simple four-chord progression that’s perfect for beginners.

Acoustic Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This is one of the easiest Radiohead songs to learn. Two acoustic guitars play the same chords throughout. Keep strumming steady and let the melody carry the emotion.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
F#m A E
Two jumps in a week, I bet you think that’s pretty clever
F#m
Don’t you, boy?
F#m A E
Flying on your motorcycle, watching all the ground beneath you
F#m
Drop
 

Chorus

 
D A
Don’t leave me high
D E
Don’t leave me dry
D A
Don’t leave me high
D E
Don’t leave me dry
 

Verse 2

 
F#m A E
Drying up in conversation, you will be the one who cannot
F#m
Talk
F#m A E
All your insides fall to pieces, you just sit there wishing
F#m
You could still make love