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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 135 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 “We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder”
- What key is "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" by African-American Spiritual played in?
- We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder"?
- The arrangement plays at 135 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" 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 "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder"?
- "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" was originally performed by African-American Spiritual. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by African-American Spiritual can I play here?
- Try "All My Trials", "Deep River", "Down By The Riverside". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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