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Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Higher Ground by Stevie Wonder in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Clavi)
  Am7 C D7   Am7 C D7   Am7 C D7   Am7 C D7

Intro (Full Band)
  Am7 C D7   Am7 C D7   Am7 C D7   Am7 C D7  [x2]

Verse
PeAm7opleC..D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7   KeAm7ep OCn D7Learnin'
SoAm7ldieCrs.D7.    Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7   KeAm7ep OCn D7Warrin'
WoB7rldD7 KeE7ep OnB7 TuD7rniE7n'.. D7         G            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Verse
PoAm7wersC..D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7   KeAm7ep OCn D7Lyin'
WhAm7ile CYouD7r PeoAm7ple.C. D7     Am7   KCeeD7p On Am7DyinC' D7​
WoB7rldD7 KeE7ep OnB7 TuD7rniE7n'.. D7         G            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Hook
I'm SoD7 Darn Glad He Let Me Try It AgaiAm7n
Cause My Last TimD7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiAm7n
I'm SoD7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Am7Then
Gonna Keep OB7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiE7ghest Ground

Verse
LoAm7versC..D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7   KeAm7ep OCn D7Lovin'
BeAm7lievCerD7s..  Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7Keep Am7On BCelD7ievin'
SlB7eepD7ersE7 Just B7StoD7p SE7leepiD7n',      CGause It Won't Be Too Long

Instruments
  Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Oh, No..

Hook
I'm SoD7 Glad That He Let Me Try It AgainAm7​
Cause My Last TimD7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiAm7n
I'm SoD7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Am7Then
Gonna Keep OB7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiE7ghest Ground

Outro
  Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C WD7hew!       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7             No One's Gonna Bring Me Down
  Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7 Oh No       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7     Am7    C  D7Don't Let Nobody Bring You Down
(Fade)
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) C D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Higher Ground?

The chords for Higher Ground are: Am7, C, D7, B7, E7, G

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: Am7, C, D7, B7, E7, G

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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