Chordyes

Michigan

Margaret Glaspy

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

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 :
  E(add#11)

  Eadd11

You Can Also Play C Then C7.

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Verse
I'm In E(add#11)Michigan And It's ColdEadd11er Than I LikAe Asus4      A​
I WouB7ldn't Last Two Minutes On The Interstate Riding My MEotorbikeB​
I'm A CE(add#11)ity Girl But It's A DifEadd11ferent World Out Here In The MiddAleAsus4      A​
I'm On SoB7lid Ground With The Friends I've Found - Nobody MakEes Me Feel LittBleE7​

Chorus
E7  You Said You Didn't Want AMeAsus4      A​
B7  Then Why Did You Come All This EWaBy
E7  You Said You Didn't Need AMeAsus4      A​
B7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DErivewaBy

Verse
And Your E(add#11)High Beams Are Running TEadd11hrough The Seams Of My WAindow ShadAsus4es    A​
B7  Thanks For Waking Up My REoommateBs
And You SE(add#11)lammed The Door And It REadd11ead 'Excelsior' On Your NeAw York PlaAsus4tes   A​
B7   While Tears Ran Down Your FacEe B​

You Said I E(add#11)Was The One Well Looks LEadd11ike You Jumped The Gun On TAelling Me I WAsus4asn't A​
You Thought This MB7ight Erase What You Said That Day But It Doesn'tE  B​
And Watching YE(add#11)our Heart Break I CEadd11ould Relate Because You BrAoke MineAsus4      A​
B7   And Now I'm In Michigan And I'm Doing EJust FinBe E7​

Chorus
E7  You Said You Didn't Want AMeAsus4      A​
B7  Then Why Did You Come All This EWaBy
E7  You Said You Didn't Need AMeAsus4      A​
B7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DErivewaBy

Instrumental
E(add#11) Eadd11 A Asus4 A |B7 B7 E B |x2

Verse
Yes I'm In ME(add#11)ichigan And My TaEadd11il Spin Has StraightenedA OAsus4ut    A​
And The CoB7lor In My Cheeks Is Coming Back To Me After A Long HEard DrougBht
And You've Got Your E(add#11)Needle And Thread Like IEadd11'm Half Dead Out On The TAabAsus4le    A​
But On AB7ll Accounts I Am Stronger Now And My Heart Is SEtablBe E7​

Chorus
E7  You Said You Didn't Want AMeAsus4      A​
B7  But You Still Came All This WaEy B​
E7  You Said You Didn't Need AMeAsus4      A​
B7  But Honey Who's Standing In Whose DrEivBewEay
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Michigan?

The chords for Michigan are: E(add#11), Eadd11, A, Asus4, B7, E, B, E7

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: E(add#11), Eadd11, A, Asus4, B7, E, B, E7

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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