We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

by African-American Spiritual
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Lyrics

(F)We are (Fmaj7)climb ing (F6)Ja cob’s (Fmaj7)lad der; (Gm7)We are (C7)climb ing (Gm7)Ja cob’s (Bb)lad der; We are (F)climb ing (Bb)Ja cob’s (Bb)lad der; (F)Sol diers (C7)of the (F)cross.

(F)Ev ’ry (Fmaj7)round goes (F6)high er, (Fmaj7)high er; (Gm7)Ev ’ry (C7)round goes (Gm7)high er, (Bb)high er; Ev ’ry (F)round goes (Bb)high er, (Bb)high er; (F)Sol diers (C7)of the (F)cross.

(F)cross.

(F)Sol diers (C7)of the (Gm7)cross.

We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder by African-American Spiritual

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder”

What key is "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" in?
"We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" by African-American Spiritual is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 135 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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