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Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Clavi)
  Em7 G A7   Em7 G A7   Em7 G A7   Em7 G A7

Intro (Full Band)
  Em7 G A7   Em7 G A7   Em7 G A7   Em7 G A7  [x2]

Verse
PeEm7opleG..A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7   KeEm7ep OGn A7Learnin'
SoEm7ldieGrs.A7.    Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7   KeEm7ep OGn A7Warrin'
WoF#7rld A7KeeB7p On F#7TurnA7in'B7..   A7         D          Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Verse
PoEm7wersG..A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7   KeEm7ep OGn A7Lyin'
WhEm7ile GYouA7r PeoEm7ple.G. A7     Em7   KGeeA7p On Em7DyinG' A7​
WoF#7rld A7KeeB7p On F#7TurnA7in'B7..   A7         D          Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Hook
I'm SoA7 Darn Glad He Let Me Try It AgaiEm7n
Cause My Last TimA7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiEm7n
I'm SoA7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Em7Then
Gonna Keep OF#7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HigB7hest Ground

Verse
LoEm7versG..A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7   KeEm7ep OGn A7Lovin'
BeEm7lievGerA7s..  Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7Keep Em7On BGelA7ievin'
SlF#7eepeA7rs B7Just SF#7top A7SleB7epin'A7,      CauDse It Won't Be Too Long

Instruments
  Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Oh, No..

Hook
I'm SoA7 Glad That He Let Me Try It AgainEm7​
Cause My Last TimA7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiEm7n
I'm SoA7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Em7Then
Gonna Keep OF#7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HigB7hest Ground

Outro
  Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G WA7hew!       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7             No One's Gonna Bring Me Down
  Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7 Oh No       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7     Em7    G  A7Don't Let Nobody Bring You Down
(Fade)
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Higher Ground?

The chords for Higher Ground are: Em7, G, A7, F#7, B7, D

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: Em7, G, A7, F#7, B7, D

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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