High Hopes

by Panic! At The Disco
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Had to have (Bb)high, high hopes for a (F)liv ing, shoot ing for the (Dm)stars when I could n’t make a (C)kill ing.

Did n’t have a (Bb)dime, but I al ways had a (F)vi sion.

Al ways had (Dm)high, high hopes.

Had to have (Bb)high, high hopes for a (F)liv ing.

Did n’t know the (Dm)how, but I al ways had a (C)feel ing I was gon na (Bb)be that I one ways in a (F)mil lion.

Al ways had (Dm)high, high hopes.

Had to have

(Bb)Ma ma said,

“Ful fill the proph e cy.

(Dm)Be some thing great.

Go make a leg a cy.” (Bb)Man i fest des ti ny.

(F)Back in the days, we want ed (Dm)ev ’ry thing, want ed (Am)ev ’ry thing.

(Bb)Ma ma said,

“Burn your bi o graph ies.

(Dm)Re write your his to ry.

(C)Light up your wild est dreams.” (Bb)Mu se um vic to ries, (F)ev er y day.

We want ed (Dm)ev ’ry thing, want ed (CN.C.)ev ’ry thing.

Ma ma said, “Don’t give up.

It’s a lit tle com pli cat ed.

All tied up, no more love, and I’d hate to see you wait ing.” Had to have (Bb)high, high hopes for a (F)liv ing, shoot ing for the (Dm)stars when I could n’t make a (C)kill ing.

Did n’t have a (Bb)dime, but I al ways had a (F)vi sion.

Al ways had (Dm)high, high hopes.

Had to have (Bb)high, high hopes for a (F)liv ing.

Did n’t know (Dm)how, but I al ways had a (C)feel ing I was gon na (Bb)be that one in a (F)mil lion.

Al ways had (Dm)high, high hopes.

(Bb)Ma ma said, “It’s up hill for (CN.C.)odd i ties.

(Dm)Stran ger cru sad ers ain’t ev er (CN.C.)wan na bes.

The (Bb)weird and the nov el ties (F)don’t ev er change.

We want ed (Dm)ev ’ry thing, want ed (Am)ev ’ry thing.

Stay up on that (F)rise, stay up on that (Dm)rise and nev er come (C)down, oh.

Stay up on that (F)rise, stay up on that (Dm)rise and nev er come (CN.C.)down.

Ma ma said, “Don’t give up.

It’s a lit tle com pli cat ed.

All tied up, no more love, and I’d hate to see you wait ing.” They say it’s (F)all been done, but they (A7)have n’t seen the best of me, eh eh (Bbm6)eh.

So I got (F)one more run, and it’s (A7)gon na be a sight to see, eh eh (Bbm6)eh.

Had to have (CN.C.)high, high hopes for a liv ing, shoot ing for the stars when I could n’t make a kill ing.

Did n’t have a dime, but I al ways had a vi sion.

Al ways had high, high hopes.

Had to have high, high hopes for a liv ing.

Did n’t know how, but I al ways had a feel ing I was gon na be that one in a mil lion.

Al ways had high, high hopes.

Had to have

High Hopes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "High Hopes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 163 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “High Hopes

Can I play "High Hopes" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "High Hopes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "High Hopes" by Panic! At The Disco played in?
High Hopes is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "High Hopes"?
The arrangement plays at 163 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "High Hopes" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "High Hopes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "High Hopes"?
"High Hopes" was originally performed by Panic! At The Disco. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "High Hopes"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Aaug, Am, Bb, Bbm6, C, Dm, F.
What other songs by Panic! At The Disco can I play here?
Try "THIS IS GOSPEL", "Death of a Bachelor". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "High Hopes"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "High Hopes" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "High Hopes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "High Hopes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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