Higher We Aspire
View chords used in this chart
[Intro ]| D| Cadd9| D | Cadd9| Em | G | Cadd9| Cadd9 |
[Verso 1] D Cadd9
Well, the good days taught me many things
D Cadd9
Without the use of words
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
And that what we reap is what we sow
D Cadd9
And I thought rising early
D Cadd9
Was the only thing to do
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
Sipping cup, riding with the load
Instrumental
| D | Cadd9 | D | Cadd9 | Em | G | Cadd9 | Cadd9 |
[Verso 2]D Cadd9
This was long before the time
D Cadd9
Metals and machines
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
And through the harvest, blue sheep gathered in
D Cadd9
Such a long and hardy process
D Cadd9
A battle with the skies
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
Before each carriage home could begin
[Refrão] G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
Ooh, the higher we aspire, the further we can fall
G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
The stronger our foundations have to be
G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
The miracles we follow, we choose them every day
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
Riding out for all the world to see
[Verso 3] D Cadd9
As the star grew higher and higher
D Cadd9
Pressure too would mount
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
To keep your shape, symmetry may change
D Cadd9
With the strong and steady arms out
D Cadd9
A keen and focused eye
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
I load the wagon up right in its frame
[Refrão] G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
Ooh, the higher we aspire, the further we can fall
G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
The stronger our foundations have to be
G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
The miracles we follow, we choose them every day
Em G Cadd9
Riding out for all the world to see
Instrumental
| Am G/B | Cadd9 | Am G/B | Cadd9 | Am G/B | Cadd9 | Am G/B | Cadd9 |
| D | Cadd9 | D | Cadd9 | Em | G | Cadd9 | Cadd9 |
[Refrão] G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
Ooh, the higher we aspire, the further we can fall
G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
The stronger our foundations have to be
G/B D Cadd9 Cadd9
The miracles we follow, we choose them every day
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
Riding out for all the world to see
Instrumental
| D | Cadd9 | D | Cadd9 | Em | G | Cadd9 | Cadd9 |
[Verso 4]D Cadd9
Though I drew a picture
D Cadd9
Of the lessons I received
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
Okay with that, it ended just the same
D Cadd9
For the load we build, is ours to ride
D Cadd9
However off the tracks
Em G Cadd9 Cadd9
What ever odds might lie along the lane
Outro
| D | Cadd9 | D | Cadd9 | Em | G | Cadd9 |
How to play Higher We Aspire
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 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.