Higher Ground
View chords used in this chart
Intro C G/B C G/B G G/B
D
Every hour of every day I'm learning more
The more I learn the less I know about before
G C
The less I know the more I want to look around
C G/B C G/B G G/B
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
[Verso 1]
D A D
The moon and stars sit way up high,Earth and trees beneath them lie
A D
The wind blows fragrant lullaby to cool the night for you and I
A D
On the wing the birds fly free,Leviathan tames angry sea
A D
The flower waits for honeybee,Sunrise wakes new life in me
D A D
Every hour of every day I'm learning more
G
The more I learn the less I know about before
C
The less I know the more I want to look around
G
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
[Verso 2]
D A D
The fishes swim while rivers run through fields to feast my eyes upon
A D
Intoxicated drinking from the loving cup of burning sun
A D
In dreams I'll crave familiar taste of whispered rain on weary face
A D
Of kisses sweet and warm embrace,Another time another place
D A D
Every hour of every day I'm learning more
G
The more I learn the less I know about before
C
The less I know the more I want to look around
G
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
( D A D D G G D A D D G G )
D A D
Every hour of every day I'm learning more
G
The more I learn the less I know about before
C
The less I know the more I want to look around
C G/B C G/B G G/B
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
[Verso 3]
D A D
The moon and stars sit way up high,Earth and trees beneath them lie
A D
The wind blows fragrant lullaby to cool the night for you and I
A D
On the wing the birds fly free,Leviathan tames angry sea
A D
The flower waits for honeybee,Sunrise wakes new life in me
D A D
Every hour of every day I'm learning more
G
The more I learn the less I know about before
C
The less I know the more I want to look around
G
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
[Verso 4]
D A D
The fishes swim while rivers run through fields to feast my eyes upon
A D
Intoxicated drinking from the loving cup of burning sun
In dreams I'll crave familiar taste of whispered rain on weary face
Of kisses sweet and warm embrace,Another time another place,break
D A D
Every hour of every day I'm learning more
G
The more I learn the less I know about before
C
The less I know the more I want to look around
G
Digging deep for clues on higher ground
Final D A D A D
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.