Higher Ground chords by
Red Hot Chili Peppers

1989•Rock•2.7K views•

Key: E minor•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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Soldiers, keep on

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warrin'

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The world, keep on turnin'

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'Cause it won't be too

Interlude 1

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Verse 2

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Powers will keep on

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dyin'

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The world, keep on turnin'

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'Cause it won't be too

Interlude 2

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Chorus 1

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I'm so darn glad he let me try it again

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'Cause my last time on Earth

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I lived a whole world of sin

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I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then

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Gonna keep on tryin' 'til I reach the highest

Interlude 3

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Verse 3

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Teachers keep on

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Preachers, keep on

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World, keep on turnin'

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'Cause it won't be too

Interlude 4

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Verse 4

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Lovers, keep on

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Sleepers, just stop sleepin'

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Interlude 5

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Chorus 2

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I'm so darn glad he let me try it again

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'Cause my last time on Earth

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I lived a whole world of sin

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I'm so glad that I know

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more than I knew then

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Gonna keep on tryin' 'til I reach the highest

Interlude 6

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Outro 1

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

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Chords

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F#m
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D

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers is E minor.

The primary chords used in Higher Ground are Em, G, A, F#m, B, D.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, G, A, F#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Higher Ground is approximately 210 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Higher Ground using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Higher Ground. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Higher Ground to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Higher Ground by Red Hot Chili Peppers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.