Chordyes

Michigan

Margaret Glaspy

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

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 :
  D(add#11)

  Dadd11

You Can Also Play C Then C7.

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Verse
I'm In D(add#11)Michigan And It's ColdDadd11er Than I LikGe Gsus4      G​
I WouA7ldn't Last Two Minutes On The Interstate Riding My MDotorbikeA​
I'm A CD(add#11)ity Girl But It's A DifDadd11ferent World Out Here In The MiddGleGsus4      G​
I'm On SoA7lid Ground With The Friends I've Found - Nobody MakDes Me Feel LittAleD7​

Chorus
D7  You Said You Didn't Want GMeGsus4      G​
A7  Then Why Did You Come All This DWaAy
D7  You Said You Didn't Need GMeGsus4      G​
A7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DDrivewaAy

Verse
And Your D(add#11)High Beams Are Running TDadd11hrough The Seams Of My WGindow ShadGsus4es    G​
A7  Thanks For Waking Up My RDoommateAs
And You SD(add#11)lammed The Door And It RDadd11ead 'Excelsior' On Your NeGw York PlaGsus4tes   G​
A7   While Tears Ran Down Your FacDe A​

You Said I D(add#11)Was The One Well Looks LDadd11ike You Jumped The Gun On TGelling Me I WGsus4asn't G​
You Thought This MA7ight Erase What You Said That Day But It Doesn'tD  A​
And Watching YD(add#11)our Heart Break I CDadd11ould Relate Because You BrGoke MineGsus4      G​
A7   And Now I'm In Michigan And I'm Doing DJust FinAe D7​

Chorus
D7  You Said You Didn't Want GMeGsus4      G​
A7  Then Why Did You Come All This DWaAy
D7  You Said You Didn't Need GMeGsus4      G​
A7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DDrivewaAy

Instrumental
D(add#11) Dadd11 G Gsus4 G |A7 A7 D A |x2

Verse
Yes I'm In MD(add#11)ichigan And My TaDadd11il Spin Has StraightenedG OGsus4ut    G​
And The CoA7lor In My Cheeks Is Coming Back To Me After A Long HDard DrougAht
And You've Got Your D(add#11)Needle And Thread Like IDadd11'm Half Dead Out On The TGabGsus4le    G​
But On AA7ll Accounts I Am Stronger Now And My Heart Is SDtablAe D7​

Chorus
D7  You Said You Didn't Want GMeGsus4      G​
A7  But You Still Came All This WaDy A​
D7  You Said You Didn't Need GMeGsus4      G​
A7  But Honey Who's Standing In Whose DrDivAewDay
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Michigan?

The chords for Michigan are: D(add#11), Dadd11, G, Gsus4, A7, D, A, D7

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: D(add#11), Dadd11, G, Gsus4, A7, D, A, D7

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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