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(E5)Peo ple
(G5)keep on (E5)learn in’.
while be (E5)Sol diers
(G5)keep on (A5)be (E5)war rin’.
The (B5)world ers,
(A5)keeps on (A5)turn in’,
’cause it won’t be too (Em7)long.
The (E5)pow ers
(G5)keep on (E5)ly in’,
The be (E5)peo ple
(G5)keep on (A5)be (E5)dy in’.
The (B5)world ers,
(A5)keeps on (A5)turn in’,
’cause it won’t be too (Em7)long.
The
I’m so darn glad he let me (Em7)try it a gain, ’cause my (A5)last time on earth I lived a (Em7)whole world of sin.
I’m (A5)so glad that I know more (Em7)than I knew then.
Gon na (F#5)keep on try in’, ’til I reach the high er (Em7)ground.
The (Em7)ground.
’Til I reach the (A5)high er (Em7)ground.
’Til I reach the (A5)high er (Em7)ground.
’Til I reach the (A5)high er (Em7)ground.
’Til I reach the (A5)high er (E5)ground.
Higher Ground — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Higher Ground" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 106 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Higher Ground”
- Why does "Higher Ground" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Higher Ground".
- What key is "Higher Ground" by Red Hot Chili Peppers played in?
- Higher Ground is arranged in the key of E 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 106 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Higher Ground" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Higher Ground"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Apow, Bpow, C, Dpow, Em7, Epow, F#pow, Gpow.
- What other songs by Red Hot Chili Peppers can I play here?
- Try "UNDER THE BRIDGE", "MY FRIENDS", "DANI CALIFORNIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Higher Ground"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Higher Ground".
- Can I see all the notes in "Higher Ground"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 106 BPM.