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Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Clavi)
  Ebm7 Gb Ab7   Ebm7 Gb Ab7   Ebm7 Gb Ab7   Ebm7 Gb Ab7

Intro (Full Band)
  Ebm7 Gb Ab7   Ebm7 Gb Ab7   Ebm7 Gb Ab7   Ebm7 Gb Ab7  [x2]

Verse
PeEbm7ople.Gb.  Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7   KeGbep Ab7On LeaEbm7rnin'Gb   Ab7​
SoEbm7ldierGbs.. Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7   KeGbep Ab7On WarEbm7rin' Gb   Ab7​
WoF7rldAb7 KeeBb7p On TF7urnAb7in'.Bb7.     Ab7          Db       Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Verse
PoEbm7wers.Gb.  Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7   KeGbep Ab7On LyiEbm7n'   Gb   Ab7​
WhEbm7ile YGbour Ab7PeopleEbm7..   Gb   Ab7   KeeEbm7p On GbDyiAb7n'    Ebm7     Gb   Ab7​
WoF7rldAb7 KeeBb7p On TF7urnAb7in'.Bb7.     Ab7          Db       Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Hook
I'm SoAb7 Darn Glad He Let Me Try It AgainEbm7​
Cause My Last TimAb7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SinEbm7​
I'm SoAb7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew TEbm7hen
Gonna Keep OF7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiBb7ghest Ground

Verse
LoEbm7vers.Gb.  Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7   KeGbep Ab7On LovEbm7in'  Gb   Ab7​
BeEbm7lieveGbrs.Ab7.     Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7Keep GbOn Ab7BelievEbm7in'  Gb   Ab7​
SlF7eepAb7ers Bb7Just StF7op Ab7SleeBb7pin', Ab7     Cause DbIt Won't Be Too Long

Instruments
  Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7  Oh,Gb NoAb7..

Hook
I'm SoAb7 Glad That He Let Me Try It Again Ebm7​
Cause My Last TimAb7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SinEbm7​
I'm SoAb7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew TEbm7hen
Gonna Keep OF7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiBb7ghest Ground

Outro
  Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7  WhewEbm7!    Gb   Ab7Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7  No One's Gonna Bring Me Down
  Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7    OhEbm7 No  Gb   Ab7  Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7      Ebm7     Gb   Ab7   DonEbm7't LeGbt NAb7obody Bring You Down
(Fade)
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FAQ

What are the chords for Higher Ground?

The chords for Higher Ground are: Ebm7, Gb, Ab7, F7, Bb7, Db

What is the original key of Higher Ground?

The original key is Ebm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Higher Ground?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Higher Ground in another key?

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

Can Higher Ground be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Higher Ground on ukulele?

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

How many chords are used in Higher Ground?

Higher Ground uses 6 chords: Ebm7, Gb, Ab7, F7, Bb7, Db

What is the easiest way to play Higher Ground?

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 Higher Ground released in?

Higher Ground was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Higher Ground?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Higher Ground 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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