Chordyes

Michigan

Margaret Glaspy

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Michigan by Margaret Glaspy in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
First Single From Margaret's Upcoming New Album I Am Both (Release 7 Aug 2026)

The first two C chords of the verse she plays :
  A(add#11)

  Aadd11

You Can Also Play C Then C7.

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Verse
I'm In A(add#11)Michigan And It's ColdAadd11er Than I LikDe Dsus4      D​
I WouE7ldn't Last Two Minutes On The Interstate Riding My MAotorbikeE​
I'm A CA(add#11)ity Girl But It's A DifAadd11ferent World Out Here In The MiddDleDsus4      D​
I'm On SoE7lid Ground With The Friends I've Found - Nobody MakAes Me Feel LittEleA7​

Chorus
A7  You Said You Didn't Want DMeDsus4      D​
E7  Then Why Did You Come All This AWaEy
A7  You Said You Didn't Need DMeDsus4      D​
E7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DArivewaEy

Verse
And Your A(add#11)High Beams Are Running TAadd11hrough The Seams Of My WDindow ShadDsus4es    D​
E7  Thanks For Waking Up My RAoommateEs
And You SA(add#11)lammed The Door And It RAadd11ead 'Excelsior' On Your NeDw York PlaDsus4tes   D​
E7   While Tears Ran Down Your FacAe E​

You Said I A(add#11)Was The One Well Looks LAadd11ike You Jumped The Gun On TDelling Me I WDsus4asn't D​
You Thought This ME7ight Erase What You Said That Day But It Doesn'tA  E​
And Watching YA(add#11)our Heart Break I CAadd11ould Relate Because You BrDoke MineDsus4      D​
E7   And Now I'm In Michigan And I'm Doing AJust FinEe A7​

Chorus
A7  You Said You Didn't Want DMeDsus4      D​
E7  Then Why Did You Come All This AWaEy
A7  You Said You Didn't Need DMeDsus4      D​
E7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DArivewaEy

Instrumental
A(add#11) Aadd11 D Dsus4 D |E7 E7 A E |x2

Verse
Yes I'm In MA(add#11)ichigan And My TaAadd11il Spin Has StraightenedD ODsus4ut    D​
And The CoE7lor In My Cheeks Is Coming Back To Me After A Long HAard DrougEht
And You've Got Your A(add#11)Needle And Thread Like IAadd11'm Half Dead Out On The TDabDsus4le    D​
But On AE7ll Accounts I Am Stronger Now And My Heart Is SAtablEe A7​

Chorus
A7  You Said You Didn't Want DMeDsus4      D​
E7  But You Still Came All This WaAy E​
A7  You Said You Didn't Need DMeDsus4      D​
E7  But Honey Who's Standing In Whose DrAivEewAay
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Michigan?

The chords for Michigan are: A(add#11), Aadd11, D, Dsus4, E7, A, E, A7

What is the original key of Michigan?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Michigan?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play Michigan in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Michigan be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Michigan on ukulele?

Chord Michigan can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Michigan?

Michigan uses 8 chords: A(add#11), Aadd11, D, Dsus4, E7, A, E, A7

What is the easiest way to play Michigan?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Michigan released in?

Michigan was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Michigan?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Michigan to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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