Standing On Higher Ground
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(F)I know the truth but I can't (Bb)say
And (Ebsus4)I have to turn my (Eb)head and look the (F)other way
(F)I'm not afraid and I won't (Bb)lie
As (Ebsus4)long as I see no (Eb)wrong I won't need to (F)testify
(F)I see the world and I'm (Bb7)looking from a high place
(Bbsus4)Way above it all standing on higher (F)ground
(F)I breathe the air while they're (Bb7)running in a rat race
(Bbsus4)Way above it all standing on higher (F)ground
(F)I feel the blow but I don't (Bb)speak
And (Ebsus4)I have to close my (Eb)eyes pretending (F)I'm asleep
Well (F)I see the tears but I don't (Bb)cry
As Ebsus4])long as I do no (Eb)wrong I don't need an (F)alibi
(F)I see the world and I'm (Bb7)looking from a high place
Bbsus4])Way above it all standing on higher (F)ground
(F)I breathe the air while they're (Bb7)running in a rat race
(Bbsus4)Way above it all standing on higher (F)ground
How to play Standing On Higher Ground
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.