Halfway To Heaven chords
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[Intro]
C C7 F C/E Dm C G
G7 C
[Verse 1]
C
The love we've been making
F C/E Dm C G
I've never known its kind
G
I haven't slept or eaten
C
I just ain't had the time
C
You showed me a world of pleasure
F C/E Dm C
That I had never known
G
Ah but when we're not together
C
I know you're back in his arms
[Chorus]
C
You take me halfway
F
Halfway to heaven
G
Then you send me
C
Oh, you send me back down
C7
And I can almost touch it
F C/E Dm C
When we come together
G
But there's something
G
Always keeping mе out
[Interlude]
C F C/E Dm C G
G7 C
[Verse 2]
C
I can barely contain it
F C/E Dm C
I feel it deep in my bones
G
Ah just turning down the street girl
C
You'rе almost back in my arms
C
Outside your door now
F C/E Dm C G
Those pearly gates shine so bright, oh
G
I just gently close my eyes then
C
You'll be with me tonight
[Chorus]
C
'Cause you take me halfway
F
Halfway to heaven
G
Then you send me
C
Oh, you send me back down
C7
And I can almost touch it
F C/E Dm C
When we come together
G
But there's something
C
Always keeping mе out
[Bridge]
Am
Oh, I'm reaching out
E C D
Lord I'm reaching out
Dm
Then you send me
G Am G
Lord you send me back down
[Out-Chorus]
C
'Cause you take me halfway
F
Halfway to heaven
G
Then you send me
C
Oh, you send me back down
C7
And I can almost touch it
F C/E Dm C
Oh, when we come together
G
But there's something
C
Always keeping mе out
G
But there's something
F C/E Dm G C
Always keeping me out
88 bpm
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How to play "Halfway To Heaven" [Chords] on guitar
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Song Overview:
- Key: C major (No capo)
- Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)
- Difficulty: Beginner
Chords Used:
- C major (x32010)
- C7 (x32310)
- F major (133211)
- C/E (032010)
- Dm (xx0231)
- G major (320003)
- G7 (320001)
- Am (x02210)
- E major (022100)
- D major (xx0232)
Strumming Pattern:
- Suggested: Down, down-up, up-down-up (DDU UDU)
- Keep it slow and steady to match the emotional feel.
Sections Breakdown:
[Intro]
- Chords: C - C7 - F - C/E - Dm - C - G
G7 - C
Strum gently to set the song's tone.
[Verse 1]
- Chords: C - F - C/E - Dm - C - G
G - C
Focus on smooth transitions, especially from F to C/E.
[Chorus]
- Chords: C - F - G - C
C7 - F - C/E - Dm - C
G - C
Build intensity but stay controlled with clean chord changes.
[Interlude]
- Chords: C - F - C/E - Dm - C - G
G7 - C
Light strumming to maintain flow between sections.
[Verse 2]
- Chords: C - F - C/E - Dm - C - G
G - C
Similar to Verse 1, keep the rhythm steady.
[Chorus]
- Same as first chorus: C - F - G - C
C7 - F - C/E - Dm - C
G - C
[Bridge]
- Chords: Am - E - C - D
Dm - G - Am - G
Play this section with more intensity, especially with E major.
[Out-Chorus]
- Chords: C - F - G - C
C7 - F - C/E - Dm - C
G - C
G - F - C/E - Dm - G - C
Finish with soft, slow strumming to close the song.
Common Mistakes:
- Ensure smooth transitions between C7 and F.
- Practice moving from G7 to C for clarity.
General Tips:
- Keep a steady strumming pattern with a relaxed feel.
- Focus on the dynamics between the verses and the chorus.
- Pay attention to the switch between C/E and Dm.
Song Facts:
- Released by Midland in 2024 from their album *Barely Blue*.
- The song talks about a love that feels within reach but keeps slipping away.
Song Meaning:
- "Halfway to Heaven" explores the frustration of a relationship
that never fully blossoms despite deep emotions.
Comparisons to Previous Works:
- The song follows Midland's classic country style, blending smooth melodies
with emotional lyrics, similar to tracks like "Burn Out" and "Fourteen Gears."
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