Chordyes

Michigan

Margaret Glaspy

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

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 :
  G(add#11)

  Gadd11

You Can Also Play C Then C7.

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Verse
I'm In G(add#11)Michigan And It's ColdGadd11er Than I LikCe Csus4      C​
I WouD7ldn't Last Two Minutes On The Interstate Riding My MGotorbikeD​
I'm A CG(add#11)ity Girl But It's A DifGadd11ferent World Out Here In The MiddCleCsus4      C​
I'm On SoD7lid Ground With The Friends I've Found - Nobody MakGes Me Feel LittDleG7​

Chorus
G7  You Said You Didn't Want CMeCsus4      C​
D7  Then Why Did You Come All This GWaDy
G7  You Said You Didn't Need CMeCsus4      C​
D7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DGrivewaDy

Verse
And Your G(add#11)High Beams Are Running TGadd11hrough The Seams Of My WCindow ShadCsus4es    C​
D7  Thanks For Waking Up My RGoommateDs
And You SG(add#11)lammed The Door And It RGadd11ead 'Excelsior' On Your NeCw York PlaCsus4tes   C​
D7   While Tears Ran Down Your FacGe D​

You Said I G(add#11)Was The One Well Looks LGadd11ike You Jumped The Gun On TCelling Me I WCsus4asn't C​
You Thought This MD7ight Erase What You Said That Day But It Doesn'tG  D​
And Watching YG(add#11)our Heart Break I CGadd11ould Relate Because You BrCoke MineCsus4      C​
D7   And Now I'm In Michigan And I'm Doing GJust FinDe G7​

Chorus
G7  You Said You Didn't Want CMeCsus4      C​
D7  Then Why Did You Come All This GWaDy
G7  You Said You Didn't Need CMeCsus4      C​
D7  Well Who's Standing In Whose DGrivewaDy

Instrumental
G(add#11) Gadd11 C Csus4 C |D7 D7 G D |x2

Verse
Yes I'm In MG(add#11)ichigan And My TaGadd11il Spin Has StraightenedC OCsus4ut    C​
And The CoD7lor In My Cheeks Is Coming Back To Me After A Long HGard DrougDht
And You've Got Your G(add#11)Needle And Thread Like IGadd11'm Half Dead Out On The TCabCsus4le    C​
But On AD7ll Accounts I Am Stronger Now And My Heart Is SGtablDe G7​

Chorus
G7  You Said You Didn't Want CMeCsus4      C​
D7  But You Still Came All This WaGy D​
G7  You Said You Didn't Need CMeCsus4      C​
D7  But Honey Who's Standing In Whose DrGivDewGay
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Michigan?

The chords for Michigan are: G(add#11), Gadd11, C, Csus4, D7, G, D, G7

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: G(add#11), Gadd11, C, Csus4, D7, G, D, G7

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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