Beautiful People (Stay High) chords
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[Intro]
N.C.
(Drum Beat)
(D) (D Dm)
(D) (D Dm)
(D) (D Dm)
D D Dm
D D Dm
D D Dm
D D Dm
[Chorus] 0:22
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
D D/A
I'm tellin' you why
[Verse 1] 0:32
Dm
Time I've been gone
D
I've been strugglin' alone
Dm D (Dm)
Keepin' all of my demons to my..myself
D D
I'm saving my grace for that heavenly place
Dm D/A (Dm)
To the sun, I will sing you my song
[Pre-Chorus] 0:53
D G/D
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
D G
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
G/B D/A
(Never coming back down)
D G/D
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
D G
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
G/B D/A
(Never coming back down)
[Chorus] 1:13
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
D D/A
I'm tellin' you why
[Verse 2] 1:23
Dm D
Hard as it's been, to begin once again
D/A D Dm (Dm)
Just a friend on the wind seekin' shelter
D Dm D
There's a crack in the sky, and a light from on high
D/A D Dm (Dm)
I get higher and higher when I'm with her
[Pre-Chorus] 1:43
D G/D
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
D G
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
G/B D/A
(Never coming back down)
[Chorus] 1:53
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
D Dm
I'm tellin' you why
[Chorus] 2:03
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
D Dm
I'm tellin' you why
[Interlude] 2:14
D D Dm
D D Dm
D G
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
G/B D/A
(Never coming back down)
[Outro] 2:25
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
D G/D
I'm tellin' you why
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
G/B
I'm tellin' you why
G D/A*
(Never coming back down)
How to play "Beautiful People (Stay High)" by The Black Keys on guitar.
This song begins with a distinctive intro that sets the tone, featuring a
repetition of D to Dm chords that create a reflective mood.
Intro:
Play the D chord, then quickly transition to the Dm chord, repeating this
pattern four times. The transition from major to minor adds a wistful color
to the music right from the start.
D D Dm
D D Dm
D D Dm
D D Dm
Chorus:
The chorus introduces a pattern of chords that cycle from D to Dm, and then
brings in an Asus4 chord to add an open, airy feel. The D/A chord serves to
anchor the melody, grounding the listener before the verse begins.
D Dm
All of those beautiful people (Say "hey")
D Asus4
All of those beautiful people (Stay high)
D D/A
All of those beautiful people (Say "yeah")
D D/A
I'm tellin' you why
Verse:
The verses follow a similar chord progression to the chorus but emphasize the
Dm chord more, reflecting the narrative's introspective and personal tone.
The movement from Dm to D and back creates a sense of internal struggle and
reflection.
Dm
Time I've been gone
D
I've been strugglin' alone
Pre-Chorus:
The pre-chorus uses a D to G/D transition, lightening the mood before diving
back into the chorus. This section is crucial for building momentum towards
the chorus's emotional release.
D G/D
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
D G
(Nah, nah-nah-nah-nah)
Outro:
The outro revisits the intro's chord progression, bringing the song full
circle and ending on a reflective note. The final chords fade out, leaving
an echoing reminder of the song's themes.
D D Dm
D D Dm
In "Beautiful People (Stay High)", The Black Keys encapsulate a message of
seeking solace and beauty in the world, despite the challenges and solitude
one might face. The song speaks to the human condition, urging listeners to
find and appreciate the beauty in themselves and others, maintaining a sense
of hope and elevation above the trials of life.