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Peo ple,
keep on learn in’.
while your Sol diers,
keep keep on war rin’.
World,
(G7)keep on (Ab7)turn in’,
’cause it won’t be too (Eb7)long.
Pow ers,
keep on ly in’,
while Be peo ple
keep keep on dy in’.
World,
(G7)keep on (Ab7)turn in’,
’cause it won’t be too (Eb7)long.
I’m (Ab7)so darn glad he let me (Eb7)try it a gain, ’cause my (Ab7)last time on earth I lived a (Eb7)whole world of sin.
I’m (Ab7)so glad that I know more (Eb7)than I knew then.
Gon na keep on try in’, till I reach the high est (Eb7)ground.
Till I reach the high est ground.
No one’s gon na bring me down.
Till I reach the high est (CN.C.)ground.
Higher Ground — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Higher Ground" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Higher Ground”
- Can I play "Higher Ground" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Higher Ground" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder played in?
- Higher Ground is arranged in the key of Ab 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 9 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bb, C, Db7, Eb7, F7, G7, +1 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 a complete beginner play "Higher Ground"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Higher Ground" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Higher Ground"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Higher Ground" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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