Higher Than 9 chords
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[Intro]
A
A -------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
E -------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
B -----------------2-|-----------------2-|-------------------|-------------------|
G -0h2---------------|-0h2---------------|-0h2---------------|-0h2---------------|
D -----0-0-0-0-0-0---|-----0-0-0-0-0-0---|-----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|-----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
E -------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
[Verse]
A
Never been up here before
D
But I’ve heard about it
A
All about it
A
Wasn’t really ever trying to go
D
But I’m glad I found it
Yea since I found it
[Chorus]
A
She gets me higher
Than a kite
D
In the sky where the birds can’t fly
A
I swear I
Blinked one time
D
Looked up and watched the moon go by
A
Yea right now somehow she’s got me on some cloud
D
Higher than 9
A D
Higher than 9
[Verse]
A
She’s wearin white sheets red lips
D
I don’t wanna let her go
Wanna let her go
A
If I’m only on a one way trip
D
I don’t wanna know
I don’t wanna know
[Chorus]
A
She gets me higher
Than a kite
D
In the sky where the birds can’t fly
A
I swear I
Blinked one time
D
Looked up and watched the moon goin' by
A
Yea right now somehow she’s got me on some cloud
D
Higher than 9
A
Higher than 9
[Instrumental/Solo]
A D
A D A
A D
A D A
[Chorus]
A
She gets me higher
Than a kite
D
In the sky where the birds can’t fly
A
I swear I
Blinked one time
D
Looked up and watched the moon goin' by
A
Yea right now somehow she’s got me on some cloud
D
Higher than 9
A D
Higher than 9
[Outro]
A D
A D
A
How to play Haughton Reid's "Higher Than 9" on the guitar
[Opening] - Chords: A
A -------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
E -------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
B -----------------2-|-----------------2-|-------------------|-------------------|
G -0h2---------------|-0h2---------------|-0h2---------------|-0h2---------------|
D -----0-0-0-0-0-0---|-----0-0-0-0-0-0---|-----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|-----0-0-0-0-0-0-0-|
E -------------------|-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|
- Strumming: To create atmosphere, play the riff softly.
[Sentence]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Use downstrokes in a loose, even beat.
- Dynamics: Gently mellow to go with the introspective lyrics.
- Transitions: Get comfortable switching between A and D.
[Chorus]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Mix up and downstrokes while gradually increasing intensity.
- Stress: Pay close attention to the emotive delivery, particularly with "Higher than 9".
- Feel: Encapsulate the upbeat, exuberant feeling expressed in the lyrics.
[Sentence]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Keeping a light rhythm, just like in the first verse.
- Dynamics: Reflective, consistent with the story on the girl's influence.
- Transitions: Make sure there are seamless chord changes.
[Chorus]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Moderately intense, in line with the opening chorus.
- Emphasis: Draw attention to important phrases like "She gets me higher than a kite".
[Solo/Instrumental]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Go back to the gentle, steady tempo from the introduction.
- Focus: Highlight the solo while keeping the song's vibe consistent.
[Chorus]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Go back to your previous, steady, descriptive rhythm.
The sentences that are repeated about being "higher than 9" should be emphasized.
- Feel: To highlight the happy conclusion of the song, let the chords ring out.
[Finale]
- Chords: D, A
- Strumming: Light, flowing downward strokes.
- Concentration: Allow the last notes to reverberate, expressing the positive vibe.
[Overall Advice]
- Tuning: EADGBE standard tuning.
- Tone: To fit the song's contemplative and upbeat vibe, use a clear, warm tone.
- Practice: Increase tempo gradually at first until you feel comfortable
with the chord changes.
- Frequent errors: Hurrying transitions and losing rhythm.
[Song Details]
Haughton Reid's song "Higher Than 9" perfectly expresses the bliss and
exhilaration of being in love. The song's lyrics express what it's like to feel
emotionally lifted up and encouraged by someone's presence. Love, life,
and genuine storytelling are common topics in Haughton Reid's songs,
which makes for an engaging and emotional listening experience.