Higher Ground
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Intro:
D Dsus4 D5
D Dsus2 A/D
D Dsus4 G/D
D Dsus2 Asus2/D
Em F#m
There are those who can live
G Asus4 A
With the things they dont believe in
Em D/F#
They are giving up their lives
G G/A C/G
For something that is less than it can be
Em F#m
Some have longed for a home
G Asus4 A
In a place of inspiration
Em D/F#
Some will fill the emptiness inside
G G/A C/G A7sus4 A7
By giving it all to the things that they believe, they believe
A D
Maybe its just a dream in me
Bm F#m
Maybe its just my style
G A D Dsus4 D5
Maybe its just the freedom that I've found
A D
Given the possibility
Bm G
Of living up to the dream in me
Em A D Dsus4 D5 D Dsus2 A/D D Dsus4 G/D D Dsus2 Asus2/D
You know that I'll be reaching for higher ground
Em F#m
I will stand on my own
G Asus4 A
I will live up to this vision
Em D/F#
I will trust in what I feel
G G/A C/G A7sus4 A7
And follow my heart until it brings me home, brings me home
A D
Maybe its just a dream in me
Bm F#m
Maybe its just my style
G A D Dsus4 D5
Maybe its just the freedom that I've found
A D
Given the possibility
Bm G
Of living up to the dream in me
Em A D Dsus4 D5 D Dsus4 D5
You know that I'll be reaching for higher ground
Bb F
Keep me through the night
Bb F
Lead me to the light
G7 D5 D
Teach me the magic of wonder
Bm E E7 A7sus4 A7
Give me the spirit to fly
A D
Maybe its just a dream in me
Bm F#m
Maybe its just my style
G A D Dsus4 D5
Maybe its just the freedom that I've found
A D
Given the possibility
Bm G
Of living up to the dream in me
Em A D Dsus4 D5
You know that I'll be reaching for higher ground
A D
Maybe its just a dream in me
Bm F#m
Maybe its just my style
G A D Dsus4 D5
Maybe its just the freedom that I've found
A D
Given the possibility
Bm G
Of living up to the dream in me
Em A D Dsus4 D5 D Dsus4 A/D D Dsus4 G/D D Dsus2 Asus2/D
You know that I'll be reaching for higher ground
D Dsus4 D5
D Dsus2 A/D
D Dsus4 G/D
D Dsus4 D5
How to play Higher Ground
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.