Key: Eb · Capo: 3rd fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Am, F, C, G, Gsus4
[Intro] Am F C G Am F C G [Verse 1] Am F I was born right here in Zion, C G God's own son Am F His Holy Ghost stories and bloodshed C G never scared me none Am F While they bowed their heads on Sunday C G I cut out through the hedges and fields Am Where the light could place F its hands on my head C G In the west hills [Chorus] Am F C G Gsus4 G Fr--ee in the west hills Am F C G Fr--ee in the west hills [Verse 2] Am F C She's got two full-grown children, G one still on the vine Am F C And once I got to know him I loved G him like he was mine Am Some nights we drive F up the mouth of the canyon C G On hillbilly heroin pills Am F We get out and watch the sunset C G Peaceful and still [Chorus] Am F C G And free in the west hills Am F C G Fr--ee in the west hills [Verse 3] Am F When the sheriff kicked my door down C G I was sleeping in my own bed Am F And the mess I got caught up in C G Rained hard down on my head Am F They got me for possession of them C G hillbilly heroin pills Am F Enough to kill the horses C that run free G in the west hills F They got me for possession of enough to kill the horses that run [Chorus] Am F C G Fr--ee in the west hills Am F C G Fr--ee in the west hills [Verse 4] Am F If this life was meant for proving C G I could use more years to live Am F But fifteen in a guardhouse C G That's more than I'm willing to give Am F And if there really is a judgement C G When He pulls my chart Am F He'll reject my actions C G But He will know my heart Am F And he'll prepare a place for me C G Where happiness instills Am And the light puts its loving F hands on my head C G Free in the west hills F They got me for possession of enough to kill the horses that run [Chorus] Am F C G Fr--ee in the west hills Am F C G Fr--ee in the west hills Am F C G Am Fr--ee, fr--ee in the west hills, F C G in the west hills, Am F C G in the west hills
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 13th of August 2021, the track was released. The track is written by Jonathan Rado & Brandon Flowers.
Track Info
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- Song: West Hills
- Artist: The Killers
- Produced by Jonathan Rado & Shawn Everett
- Album: Pressure Machine
- Released Date: 13 August 2021
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Eb
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: Am, F, C, G, Gsus4
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| Am – x02210 F – 133211 C – x32010 G – 320003 Gsus4 – 330013 | Am – 2000 F – 2010 C – 0003 G – 0232 Gsus4 – 0233 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is West Hills in?
West Hills is in the key of Eb.
What chords do I need for West Hills?
You need Am, F, C, G, Gsus4 to play West Hills by The Killers.
Do I need a capo for West Hills?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play West Hills by The Killers.
How hard is West Hills to play on guitar?
West Hills by The Killers is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.