Higher Ground

by Red Hot Chili Peppers
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Higher Ground" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 106 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Higher Ground”

Where are the chord symbols for "Higher Ground" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Higher Ground" is in E.
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.
Does "Higher Ground" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Higher Ground" is in the key of E at 106 BPM.
What chords are in "Higher Ground"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.