Higher Ground Chords by The Waifs

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Key: F · Capo: 1st fret · BPM: 72 · Difficulty: Beginner · Chords: E, D, A, G, Em
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[Verse]

E
Bitter in the belly, 

sweet on the tongue
E
Pick up the pieces 

gonna tell someone
E
Wind blows gentle and 

the wind blows warm
E
Carry me on to the 

eye of the storm
E
Water is rising 

it's an awful sound
E
Carry my feet to 

the higher ground
  
 
[Verse]

E
I don't know but 

I been told
E
It takes a whole lotta 

diggin for an ounce of gold
E
Ounce of gold don't 

buy no bread
E
Everybody sleeping 

in a strangers bed
E
Water is rising 

it's an awful sound
E
Carry my feet to 

the higher ground
 
 
[Refrain]

A   D    E
 Higher ground
G D       E
  Higher ground
   
 [Verse]

E
Foot on the sea, 

foot on the land
E
Loud as a lion with 

a book in your hand
E
I ain't singing in 

the lukewarm choir
E
Standing on the world 

with your legs on fire
E
Time no more it's 

an awful sound
E
Carry my feet to 

the higher ground
 
 
[Refrain]

A   D    E
 Higher ground
G D       E
  Higher ground
A   D    E
 Higher ground
G D       E
  Higher ground
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ℹ️ About This Song

Chords Info

  • Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
  • Key: F
  • Capo: 1st fret
  • Chords: E, D, A, G, Em
  • BPM: 72
  • Suggested Strumming:
  • D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord
Guitar ChordsUkulele Chords
 E – 022100
D – xx0232
A – x02220
G – 320003
Em – 022000
 E – 1402
D – 2220
A – 2100
G – 0232
Em – 0402
Higher Ground

Track Info

  • Song: Higher Ground
  • Artist: The Waifs
  • Released Date: 18 March 2017

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What key is Higher Ground in?

Higher Ground is in the key of F.

What chords do I need for Higher Ground?

You need E, D, A, G, Em to play Higher Ground by The Waifs.

Do I need a capo for Higher Ground?

Yes, place a capo on the 1st fret to play Higher Ground by The Waifs.

How hard is Higher Ground to play on guitar?

Higher Ground by The Waifs is rated Beginner. It uses simple open chords and is great for new players.

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