Higher Love

by Steve Winwood
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Lyrics

Think a (C)bout it,

there must (F)be high er (G)love,

(F)down in the (C)heart or hid den (Am)in the stars (G)a bove.

With (C)out it,

life is (F)wast ed time.

(F)Look in side (C)your heart, I’ll (G)look in side (D)mine.

Things look so bad (Em)ev ’ry where.

In this whole world, (Bm)what is (C)fair?

We walk blind and we (C)try to see,

fall ing be hind in what (Bm)could be.

Bring me a high er love,

bring me a high er love, whoa.

Bring me a high er love.

Where’s that high er love I keep (Em7)think ing (D)of?

Worlds are (C)turn ing

and we’re (F)just hang ing (G)on,

(F)fac ing our (C)fear and stand ing (Am)out there a (G)lone.

bove.

A (C)yearn ing,

and it’s (F)real to me.

(F)There must be (C)some one who’s (G)feel ing for (D)me.

Things look so bad (Em)ev ’ry where.

In this whole world, (Bm)what is (C)fair?

We walk blind and we (C)try to see,

fall ing be hind in what (Bm)could be.

Bring me a high er love,

bring me a high er love, whoa.

Bring me a high er love.

I could high er love I keep (Em7)think ing (D)of?

Worlds are rise a bove on a (Em7)high er (D)love.

I (D)will (Em)wait for it.

(D)I’m (Em)not too late (D)for (C)it.

Un (D)til (Em)then,

I’ll (D)sing my song

(D)to cheer

the (D)night a (C)long.

(D)Bring (Em)it.

(D)I could light the night up with my soul on fire.

I could make the sun shine from (C)pure de sire.

Let me (Em7)feel that (C)love come o ver me.

(Em)Let me (C)feel how (G)strong it could (D)be.

Bring me a high er love,

bring me a high er love, whoa.

Bring me a high er love,

bring me a high er love.

Higher Love — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 96 BPM.

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

About “Higher Love”

What key is "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood played in?
Higher Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Higher Love"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Higher Love" 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 Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Higher Love"?
"Higher Love" was originally performed by Steve Winwood. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Steve Winwood can I play here?
Try "HIGHER LOVE", "BACK IN THE HIGH LIFE AGAIN", "WHILE YOU SEE A CHANCE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Higher Love" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Higher Love" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Higher Love" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.