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Higher Ground

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[Intro]
Em  G A
        x8
[Verse 1]
Em  G A
        x4
People, keep on learnin'!
Em  G A
        x4
Soldiers, keep on warrin'!
F#m    A  B  F#m    A    B  F#m    A  B  F#m
World,              keep on turnin',
       A    B          Em    G  A
'cause it won't be too long
Em  G A
        x3
[Verse 2]
    Em  G A
            x4
The Powers keep on lyin',
           Em  G A
                   x4
While your people keep on dyin'
F#m    A  B  F#m    A    B  F#m     A  B  F#m
World,              keep on turnin',
       A    B          Em    G  A
'cause it won't be too long
Em  G A
        x3
[Chorus]
    A                      Em       Em7
I'm so darn glad he let me try it again
          A
'Cause my last time on Earth
          Em              Em7
I lived a whole world of sin
    A                        Em           Em7
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
          F#m            B7
I'm gonna keep on tryin 'til I reach the
        Em  G A
                x4
Highest Ground
[Verse 3]
Em  G A
        x4
Teachers, keep on teachin'!
Em  G A
        x4
Preachers, keep on preachin'!
F#m    A  B  F#m    A    B  F#m     A  B  F#m
World,              keep on turnin',
       A    B          Em    G  A
'cause it won't be too long
Em  G A
        x3
[Verse 4]
Em  G A
        x4
Lovers, keep on lovin',
        Em  G A
                x4
while believers keep on believin'
F#m    A  B  F#m    A    B    F#m     A  B  F#m
Sleepers,           just stop sleepin',
      A    B           Em    G  A
'cause it won't be too long
Em  G A
        x3
[Chorus]
    A                      Em       Em7
I'm so darn glad he let me try it again
          A                             Em              Em7
'Cause my last time on Earth, I lived a whole world of sin
    A                        Em           Em7
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
          F#m            B7
I'm gonna keep on tryin 'til I reach the
         Em
        ()
Highest Ground
[Outro]
Em  G A
        x3
(Spoken) An' Stevie knows that, uh, nobody's gonna bring me down.
Em    G  A
Till I reach the highest ground
Em  G A
        x3
(Spoken) 'cause me 'n' Stevie, see, we're gonna be sailin' on the funky, funky sound
Em    G  A
Till I reach the highest ground
Em  G A
        x3
(Spoken) Bustin' out, an' I'll break you out, 'cause I'm sailin' on.
Em    G  A
Till I reach the highest ground
Em  G A
        x3
(Spoken) Just, uh, sailin' on, sailin' on to higher ground
Em    G  A
Till I reach the highest ground

Higher Ground chords and lyrics

Free chords for Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Em    G  A  x8
[Verse 1]
Em    G  A  x3
[Verse 2]
Em    G  A  x3
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
Em    G  A  x3
[Verse 4]
Em    G  A  x3
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Higher Ground Chords by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Learn how to play Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Higher Ground chords”, “Higher Ground guitar chords”, or “Red Hot Chili Peppers Higher Ground chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Higher Ground chords and for experienced players who want accurate Higher Ground lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, A, F#m, B, Em7.

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Can I transpose "Higher Ground" to a different key?

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Is "Higher Ground" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Higher Ground" by Red Hot Chili Peppers with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers below.

What key is "Higher Ground" in?

The chords for "Higher Ground" show the original chord names (including Em, G, A, F#m, B, Em7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.