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Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Clavi)
  Dm7 F G7   Dm7 F G7   Dm7 F G7   Dm7 F G7

Intro (Full Band)
  Dm7 F G7   Dm7 F G7   Dm7 F G7   Dm7 F G7  [x2]

Verse
PeDm7opleF..G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7   KeDm7ep OFn G7Learnin'
SoDm7ldieFrs.G7.    Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7   KeDm7ep OFn G7Warrin'
WoE7rldG7 KeA7ep OnE7 TuG7rniA7n'.. G7         C            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Verse
PoDm7wersF..G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7   KeDm7ep OFn G7Lyin'
WhDm7ile FYouG7r PeoDm7ple.F. G7     Dm7   KFeeG7p On Dm7DyinF' G7​
WoE7rldG7 KeA7ep OnE7 TuG7rniA7n'.. G7         C            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Hook
I'm SoG7 Darn Glad He Let Me Try It AgaiDm7n
Cause My Last TimG7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiDm7n
I'm SoG7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Dm7Then
Gonna Keep OE7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiA7ghest Ground

Verse
LoDm7versF..G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7   KeDm7ep OFn G7Lovin'
BeDm7lievFerG7s..  Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7Keep Dm7On BFelG7ievin'
SlE7eepG7ersA7 Just E7StoG7p SA7leepiG7n',      CCause It Won't Be Too Long

Instruments
  Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Oh, No..

Hook
I'm SoG7 Glad That He Let Me Try It AgainDm7​
Cause My Last TimG7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiDm7n
I'm SoG7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Dm7Then
Gonna Keep OE7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiA7ghest Ground

Outro
  Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F WG7hew!       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7             No One's Gonna Bring Me Down
  Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7 Oh No       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7     Dm7    F  G7Don't Let Nobody Bring You Down
(Fade)
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Higher Ground?

The chords for Higher Ground are: Dm7, F, G7, E7, A7, C

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: Dm7, F, G7, E7, A7, C

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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