Higher Ground
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: FCapotraste:
1st traste
[Intro]
E
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E D E D E
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[Verse 1]
E
Bitter in the belly, sweet on the tongue
E
Pick up the pieces gonna tell someone
E
Wind blows gentle and the wind blows warm
E
Carry me on to the eye of the storm
E
Water is rising it's an awful sound
E
Carry my feet to the higher ground
[Interlude]
D E D A E
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[Verse 2]
E
I don't know but I been told
E
It takes a whole lotta diggin for an ounce of gold
E
Ounce of gold don't buy no bread
E
Everybody sleeping in a strangers bed
E
Water is rising it's an awful sound
E
Carry my feet to the higher ground
[Refrain]
A D E
Higher ground
G D E
Higher ground
[Instrumental]
Em E
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D E D E
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[Verse 3]
E
Foot on the sea, foot on the land
E
Loud as a lion with a book in your hand
E
I ain't singing in the lukewarm choir
E
Standing on the world with your legs on fire
E
Time no more it's an awful sound
E
Carry my feet to the higher ground
[Refrain]
A D E
Higher ground
G D E
Higher ground
A D E
Higher ground
G D E
Higher ground
[Outro]
E
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E D E D E
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D E D E
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How to play Higher Ground
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.