Key: A · BPM: 137 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: E, D, A/C#, A, C, G
[Intro] E D A/C# A E D A/C# A E D A/C# A A A A A [Verse] E D Well you ask me 'bout the clothes I wear E D And you ask me why I grow my hair E D And you ask me why I'm in a band I dig doin' one night stands E And you wanna see me doin' my thing D A All you got to do is let me into high, I said high [Chorus] A C D A High voltage rock and roll A C D A High voltage rock and roll C D C D High voltage, high voltage C G D A High voltage rock and roll A [Verse] E D Well you ask me why I like to dance E D And you ask me why I like to sing E And you ask me why I like to play D I got to get my kicks some way E And you ask me what I'm all about D A Come, let me hear you shout high, I said high [Chorus] A C D A High voltage rock and roll A C D A High voltage rock and roll C D C D High voltage, high voltage C G D A High voltage rock and roll A [Solo] E D A/C# A E D A/C# A E D A/C# A E D A/C# A E E E E E I said high, I said high, aaaahhhh!! [Chorus] A C D A High voltage rock and roll A C D A High voltage rock and roll C D C D High voltage, high voltage C G D A High voltage rock and roll A Stars, bars all around, spotlights, footlights, I'll take 'em [Outro] A C D A High voltage rock and roll A C D A High voltage rock and roll (wine, women and song) C D C D High voltage, high voltage C G D A High voltage rock and roll
ℹ️ About This Song
On the 23rd of June 1975, the track was released. The track was written by Bon Scott, Malcolm Young & Angus Young

Track Info
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- Song: High Voltage
- Artist: AC/DC
- Produced by Harry Vanda & George Young
- Album: T.N.T
- Released Date: 23 June 1975
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: A
- Chords: E, D, A/C#, A, C, G
- BPM: 137
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
| Guitar Chords | Ukulele Chords |
| E – 022000 D – xx0232 A/C# – x42225 A – 133211 C – x32010 G – 320003 | E – 0402 D – 2220 A/C# – 2100 A – 2100 C – 0003 G – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is High Voltage in?
High Voltage is in the key of A.
What chords do I need for High Voltage?
You need E, D, A/C#, A, C, G to play High Voltage by AC/DC.
Do I need a capo for High Voltage?
No capo is needed to play High Voltage by AC/DC.
How hard is High Voltage to play on guitar?
High Voltage by AC/DC is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.