Higher Ground
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INTRO: Am Em Am Em
Am
Why do I
F Em
Follow this heart of mine
Am
Risk my life
F Em
Follow it every time ?
Am
Ride the waves
F Em
Into the wild beyond
Am
To bring you hope
F Em
That’s what I’m riding on
D
It’s what I see inside, I see in your eyes
Am C
I can pull you from the wreckage
G D
I can save your life
Am C
I can bring you what you need,
G D
I can make it alright,
Am C G D
But it''s you who lifts me to higher ground
Am C G D
Yeah it’s you who lifts me to higher ground
Am Em
Am
Why do I
F Em
Follow the call again
Am
No one hears
F Em
But I can feel your pain
Am
Worlds away,
F Em
Everyone’s looking through
Am
Glory fades,
F Em
But it’s what I am to you
D
It’s what I see inside, I see in your eyes
Am C
I can pull you from the wreckage
G D
I can save your life
Am C
I can bring you what you need,
G D
I can make it alright,
Am C G D
But it’s you who lifts me to higher ground
Am C G D
Yeah it’s you who lifts me to higher ground
Am7 Em
It’s you...
Am7 Em
It’s you...
Am7 Em
It’s you...
D
Am C
I can pull you from the wreckage
G D
I can save your life
Am C
I can bring you what you need,
G D
I can make it alright,
Am C G D
But it’s you who lifts me to higher ground
Am C G D
Yeah it’s you who lifts me to higher ground
Am C
I can pull you from the wreckage
G D
I can save your life
Am C
I can bring you what you need,
G D
I can make it alright,
Am C G D
Yeah it’s you who lifts me to higher ground,
Am C G D
Yeah It’s you who lifts me..... to higher ground
Am C G D
Am C G
Yeah It’s you who lifts me..... to higher ground
How to play Higher Ground
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.