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Higher Ground

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[Intro]
G  C  D  G
G  C  D  G
[Verse 1]
        G              C     D               G
Wealthy people like to live, live near the water
                G           C             D                 G
They pass their real estate down to their sons and their daughters
     G          C           D            G
Generations of happy just enjoying the view
             G            C               D                  G
But when the water starts rising you know what they’re gonna do
[Chorus 1]
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
G      C     D            G
Holy doodle, look at your town
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
G  C  D  G
[Verse 2]
          G           C          D         G
All those singers and actors and philanthropists
        G               C               D        G
Say the poor are at the top of their priority list
             G            C                D          G
But when the levies start breaking and the barriers fall
                G              C         D           G
Where will they be when we come to pay a courtesy call?
           G            C           D              G
With their mistresses, wives, pets, children and all
       G   N.C.
At the top of a hill behind a fortified wall
[Chorus 2]
         G              C             D    G
‘Cos the rich are gonna move to the high ground
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
G      C     D            G
Holy doodle, look at your town
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
G  C  D  G
[Verse 3]
G         C               D             G
Every sad number that the scientists find
            G            C           D            G
You get the feeling that some people really don’t mind
         G             C        D              G
To see a new feudal age for the whole human race
         G             C            D                 G
‘Cos the rabble will finally be all back in their place
           G       C               D           G
They’ll be no revolution, we’ll be meek as wet mouses
N.C.
Begging them to let our children serve in their houses
[Chorus 3]
         G              C             D    G
‘Cos the rich are gonna move to the high ground
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
G      C     D            G
Holy doodle, look at your town
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
[Outro]
         G     C  D  G
Take me higher
       G         C    D  G
To that higher ground
        G       C            D              G
You and me baby, we’re gonna watch the poor drown
         G              C             D    G
‘Cos the rich are gonna move to the high ground
    G              C             D    G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground
G      C     D            G
Holy doodle, look at your town
    G              C           D      G
The rich are gonna move to the high ground

Higher Ground chords and lyrics

Free chords for Higher Ground by Geoff Berner. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
G  C  D  G
G  C  D  G
[Verse 1]
[Chorus 1]
G  C  D  G
[Verse 2]
       G   N.C.
At the top of a hill behind a fortified wall
[Chorus 2]
G  C  D  G
[Verse 3]
N.C.
Begging them to let our children serve in their houses
[Chorus 3]
[Outro]

Higher Ground Chords by Geoff Berner

Learn how to play Higher Ground by Geoff Berner with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Higher Ground chords”, “Higher Ground guitar chords”, or “Geoff Berner 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 G, C, D.

Frequently asked questions about Higher Ground

How do I play "Higher Ground" by Geoff Berner on guitar?

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

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Higher Ground" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Higher Ground"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Higher Ground" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Higher Ground" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Higher Ground" in?

The chords for "Higher Ground" show the original chord names (including G, C, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.