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Higher Ground

Stevie Wonder

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro (Clavi)
  Gm7 A# C7   Gm7 A# C7   Gm7 A# C7   Gm7 A# C7

Intro (Full Band)
  Gm7 A# C7   Gm7 A# C7   Gm7 A# C7   Gm7 A# C7  [x2]

Verse
PeGm7opleA#.. C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7Keep Gm7On LA#earC7nin'
SoGm7ldieA#rs..C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7Keep Gm7On WA#arrC7in'
WoA7rldC7 KeD7ep OnA7 TuC7rniD7n'.. C7         F            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Verse
PoGm7wersA#.. C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7Keep Gm7On LA#yinC7'
WhGm7ile A#YourC7 PeopGm7le..A#   C7     Gm7 KeeA#p OC7n DyiGm7n'  A#   C7​
WoA7rldC7 KeD7ep OnA7 TuC7rniD7n'.. C7         F            Cause It Won't Be Too Long

Hook
I'm SoC7 Darn Glad He Let Me Try It AgaiGm7n
Cause My Last TimC7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiGm7n
I'm SoC7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Gm7Then
Gonna Keep OA7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiD7ghest Ground

Verse
LoGm7versA#.. C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7Keep Gm7On LA#oviC7n'
BeGm7lievA#ersC7..   Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#KeeC7p On Gm7BeliA#eviC7n'
SlA7eepC7ersD7 Just A7StoC7p SD7leepiC7n',      CFause It Won't Be Too Long

Instruments
  Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7 Oh, No..

Hook
I'm SoC7 Glad That He Let Me Try It AgainGm7​
Cause My Last TimC7e On Earth I Lived A Whole World Of SiGm7n
I'm SoC7 Glad That I Know More Than I Knew Gm7Then
Gonna Keep OA7n Tryin', Till I Reach My HiD7ghest Ground

Outro
  Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7  WhA#ew!C7       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7         No One's Gonna Bring Me Down
  Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#Oh C7No       Till I Reach My Highest Ground
  Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7    A#   C7     Gm7   DA#on'C7t Let Nobody Bring You Down
(Fade)
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Higher Ground?

The chords for Higher Ground are: Gm7, A#, C7, A7, D7, F

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: Gm7, A#, C7, A7, D7, F

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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