Koe Wetzel - High Road Chords

[Intro]
Em  C  G  Bm7
 
 
[Verse]
                          Em  C
Oh I can tell that you're mad
    G                            Bm7
And I ain't half surprised about that
                      Em7  C
Since the day that we met
 
             G                       Bm7
It's always who cuts first and never who bleeds last
Em                       C
Rumors always turn into yelling and fighting
     G                          Bm7
And once it's in your mind only one way you're driving
   C
I know, well I know
 
 
[Chorus]
                    Em                   C
Well I'ma take the high road, maybe get stoned
                   G                      D
Have a little too much of something terrible
             Em7                    C
I'ma let you cool down while I walk out
                     G                    D
You ain't messing me up like the times before
 
               Em7                  C
I don't need a ticket to your sh*t show
                    G                 D
And knock yourself out and hit a new low
                    Em
Well I'ma take the high road
               C
Take the high road
               G
Take the high road
 
 
[Verse]
Bm7              Em7                             C
Mmmm, You don't wanna talk about it, boy, that's no surprise
               G                              Bm7
You come home smelling like liquor like every other night
      Em                           C
If I catch you with her, you 'gon catch me with him
             G                               Bm7
You think I don't hear about it, you better think again
 
              Em7                     C
You now that rumors always turn into yellin' and fightin'
     G                         Bm7                     C
And once it's in my mind, only one way I'm drivin, you know
 
But I know
 
 
[Chorus]
                   Em7                   C
That I'ma take the high road, maybe get stoned
                   G                      D
Have a little too much of something terrible
             Em7                    C
I'ma let you cool down while I walk out
                     G                    D
You ain't messing me up like the times before
 
               Em7                  C
I don't need a ticket to your sh*t show
                    G                 D
And knock yourself out and hit a new low
                    Em7
Well I'ma take the high road
               C
Take the high road
               G
Take the high road
 
Bm7       Em7 Em C
Woah woah-oah
 
 
[Instrumental]
G  Bm7  Em7 Em C
G  Bm7
 
 
[Chorus]
                   Em7                   C
Well I'ma take the high road, maybe get stoned
                   G                      D
Have a little too much of something terrible
             Em7                    C
I'ma let you cool down while I walk out
                     G                    D
You ain't messing me up like the times before
 
               Em7                  C
I don't need a ticket to your sh*t show
                    G                 D
And knock yourself out and hit a new low
                   Em7
Well I'ma take the high road
               C
Take the high road
               G    Bm7
Take the high road
 
 
[Outro]
                   Em
And I'ma take the high road
               C
Take the high road
               G
Take the high road
 
Bm7       Em7  C
Woah woah-oah
 G     Bm
Yeah, yeah mm, mmm, mmm





How to play "High Road" by Koe Wetzel on guitar

[Intro]: Strumming the chords Em, C, G, and Bm7 with a constant pattern.
- Use smooth transitions between these chords to set the tone for the song.

[Verse]  Em C G Bm7
- Playing steady tempo strumming in Em and C.
- For a driving sense, emphasize downstrokes on G and Bm7.
- To get comfortable with the timing and modifications, run through the
sequence a few times.

[Chorus]: Em C G D
- Alternate between up and down strums to create a powerful rhythm.
- To keep the lyrical flow intact, emphasize the first beat of each measure.
- Pay close attention to the G-to-D transitions, as they propel the chorus.

[Common Mistakes]
- Verify if you are playing the notes in Bm7 correctly. Verify where you have
placed your finger.
- Take your time when switching between chords. Transitions must be seamless.
- Strumming should remain constant throughout the song.

[General Tip]
- Tuning: Make sure the guitar is tuned to standard (EADGBE).
- Tone: Select a clean or slightly overdriven preset for your amplifier.
- Practice gently at first to ensure smooth chord transitions, then gradually
increase speed.

[Song Facts]
Koe Wetzel's song "High Road" is about taking the moral high ground in a turbulent
relationship. The lyrics deal with themes of resilience and deciding to avoid negative
situations. Koe Wetzel, a Texas-based singer-songwriter, incorporates country and
rock influences into his songs, resulting in a distinct style that connects with his audience.

Koe Wetzel's biography
Koe Wetzel, born in Pittsburg, Texas, is renowned for his distinct blend of country,
rock, and punk elements. He rose to prominence in the Texas music industry after 
eleasing the album "Noise Complaint" in 2016. Wetzel's work frequently covers
themes of love, heartbreak, and rebellion, all presented with raw, expressive performances.