Other arrangements of Higher Ground
Pick a learning view.
(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
2 people have learned this song
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 E, 106 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Try other practice modes:
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 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.
- 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 perfect for first-time players.
- 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.