Higher Ground
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Intro C Dm F Fm
C Dm F Fm
[Verso 1]
C Dm
Once I was the running kind, I would run these interstates
F C
Now I'm running home if you're waiting there
Dm
Once I was the loving kind, I thought your heart would be all mine
F C
I learned in good time that it could never be
[Pré-Refrão]
Am F
Like Damson trees and honeybees
C G
We are a dying breed
[Refrão]
C
I'm gonna live way up in the holler
G
I can't stand the city no more
Dm
Working all my life trying to make a dollar
F Fm
Wish things were how they were before
C
I'm gonna sweep you off your feet
G
I'm gonna take you to higher ground
Dm
We can dance the night away
F Fm
We ain't gotta fool around
Solo C Dm F Fm
C Dm F Fm
[Verso 2]
C Dm
These lowdown days, these long highways, keep me feeling alone
F C
I wish I was high and somewhat dry in my underground home
Dm
These Nashville cats in Ariat hats leave a sour taste in my mouth
F C
Like Daddy said you better keep your head and know when to shut that mouth
[Pré-Refrão]
Am F
Like Damson trees, lost Southern melodies
C G
We are a dying breed
[Refrão]
C
I'm gonna live way up in the holler
G
I can't stand the city no more
Dm
Working all my life trying to make a dollar
F Fm
Wish things were how they were before
C
I'm gonna sweep you off your feet
G
I'm gonna take you to higher ground
Dm
We can dance the night away
F Fm
We ain't gotta fool around
Solo C Dm F Fm
C Dm F Fm
[Pré-Refrão]
Am F
Like Damson trees and honeybees
C G
We are a dying breed
C
I'm gonna live way up in the holler
G
I can't stand the city no more
Dm
Working all my life trying to make a dollar
F Fm
Wish things were how they were before
C
I'm gonna sweep you off your feet
G
I'm gonna take you to higher ground
Dm
We can dance the night away
F Fm
We ain't gotta fool around
How to play Higher Ground
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.