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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "High Hopes" by Panic! At The Disco: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 163 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “High Hopes”
- What key is "High Hopes" by Panic! At The Disco played in?
- High Hopes is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "High Hopes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "High Hopes" by Panic! At The Disco. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "High Hopes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "High Hopes" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.