We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder

by African-American Spiritual
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 F 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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder". Key of F, 135 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.