High Hopes by Kodaline Chords

High Hopes by Kodaline is a poignant composition that strikes a chord with individuals who have navigated the tumultuous landscape of relationships, grief, and the quest for optimism in challenging times. As the inaugural single from their debut album, In A Perfect World, this song emerged as a powerful anthem for many, while also revealing the profound vulnerability of its artists. This article will delve into the significance of the lyrics, the emotions woven throughout the piece, and the skillful manner in which Kodaline articulates their experiences of sorrow and hope.

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1 High Hopes by Kodaline Chords

1.1 Capo: 4th Fret

High Hopes by Kodaline Chords

Capo: 4th Fret

[Verse 1]
C        C/B           Am
  Broken bottles in the hotel lobby
F          C                E7              Am      G   F
  Seems to me like I'm just scared of never feeling it again
    C        E7         Am       G      F
I know it's crazy to believe in silly things
                G
It's not that easy

 
[Verse 2]
C              C/B                Am
  I remember it now, it takes me back to when it all first started
F             C            E7                Am   G       F
  But I only got myself to blame for it, and I accept that now
      C      E7            Am      G      F
It's time to let it go, go out and start again
                   G
But it's not that easy

 
[Chorus 1]
But I've got
F      C          G                Am      G
 high hopes, it takes me back to when we started
F      C              E7              Am      G
 High hopes, when you   let it go, go out and start again
F     C      E7        Am       G       F
 High hopes,   when it all comes to an end
                     G          ( C )
But the world keeps spinning around

 
[Instrumental]
C/B    Am
F       C      E7      Am  G
F       G


 
[Verse 3]
C           C/B                Am
  And in my dreams, I meet the ghosts of all the people who've come and gone
F         C                   E7                   Am        G       F
  Memories, they seem to show up so quick but they leave you far too soon
    C             E7             Am     G      F
Naive, I was just staring at the barrel of the gun
            G
And I do believe that


 
[Chorus 2]
But I've got
F      C          G                Am      G
 high hopes, it takes me back to when we started
F      C              E7              Am      G
 High hopes, when you   let it go, go out and start again
F    C       E7        Am       G       F
 High hopes,  oh when it all comes to an end
                     G
And the world keeps spinning 
F                      G           ( C )
  yeah the world keeps spinning around


 
[Instrumental]
C/B    Am
F       C      E7      Am  G
F       G



 
[Chorus 3]
F      C          G                Am      G
 High hopes, it takes me back to when we started
F      C              E7              Am      G
 High hopes, when you   let it go, go out and start again
F      C           E7    Am  G
 High hopes, ooohhh
F                      G
  And the world keeps spinning
F                       G
  Yeah this world keeps spinning
F                      G
F                      G         C
  How this world keeps  spinning around 
 


[Outro]
C/B    Am
F      G    C