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(F)Peo ple,
(Ab)keep on (F)learn in’!
while your Sol diers,
(Ab)keep on (F)war in’!
(G7)World
(A)keep on (Bb)turn in’,
’cause it won’t be too (F)long.
(F)Pow ers,
(Ab)keep on (F)ly in’;
while your peo ple
(Ab)keep on (F)dy in’.
(G7)World
(A)keep on (Bb)turn in’,
’cause it won’t be too (F)long.
I’m (Bb7)so darn glad he let me (F7)try it a gain, ’cause my (Bb7)last time on earth I live a (F7)whole world of sin.
I’m (Bb7)so glad that I know more (F7)than I knew then; gon na (G)keep on try in’ (Bb)till I (Bb7)reach the high est (F)ground.
Higher Ground — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Higher Ground”
- Can I learn "Higher Ground" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Higher Ground" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Higher Ground is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Higher Ground"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Higher Ground" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Higher Ground"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Higher Ground"?
- "Higher Ground" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Higher Ground"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, Eb, F, F7, +3 more.
- What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
- Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Higher Ground"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Higher Ground" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Higher Ground"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Higher Ground" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.