Chordyes

Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Clavi)
  Cm7 D# F7   Cm7 D# F7   Cm7 D# F7   Cm7 D# F7

Intro (Full Band)
  Cm7 D# F7   Cm7 D# F7   Cm7 D# F7   Cm7 D# F7  [x2]

Verse
PeCm7opleD#.. F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7Keep Cm7On LD#earF7nin'
SoCm7ldieD#rs..F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7Keep Cm7On WD#arrF7in'
WoD7rldF7 KeG7ep OnD7 TuF7rniG7n'.. F7         A#            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Verse
PoCm7wersD#.. F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7Keep Cm7On LD#yinF7'
WhCm7ile D#YourF7 PeopCm7le..D#   F7     Cm7 KeeD#p OF7n DyiCm7n'  D#   F7​
WoD7rldF7 KeG7ep OnD7 TuF7rniG7n'.. F7         A#            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Hook
I'm SoF7 Darn Glad He Let Me Try It AgaiCm7n
Cause My Last TimF7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiCm7n
I'm SoF7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Cm7Then
Gonna Keep OD7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiG7ghest Ground

Verse
LoCm7versD#.. F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7Keep Cm7On LD#oviF7n'
BeCm7lievD#ersF7..   Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#KeeF7p On Cm7BeliD#eviF7n'
SlD7eepF7ersG7 Just D7StoF7p SG7leepiF7n',      CA#ause It Won't Be Too Long

Instruments
  Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7 Oh, No..

Hook
I'm SoF7 Glad That He Let Me Try It AgainCm7​
Cause My Last TimF7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiCm7n
I'm SoF7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Cm7Then
Gonna Keep OD7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiG7ghest Ground

Outro
  Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7  WhD#ew!F7       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7         No One's Gonna Bring Me Down
  Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#Oh F7No       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7    D#   F7     Cm7   DD#on'F7t Let Nobody Bring You Down
(Fade)
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Higher Ground?

The chords for Higher Ground are: Cm7, D#, F7, D7, G7, A#

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: Cm7, D#, F7, D7, G7, A#

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.

0.3x