Higher Learning chords by
Patti Smith

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Key: F major•

Intro 1

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Verse 1

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Little child lost in the world

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Little boy, little girl

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Gm

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Little child lost in the Earth

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The seed drags you down

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Down deep into the Earth

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Down deep

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Interlude 1

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Dm

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Verse 2

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G

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Each time, each time we give

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Each time we add a word

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Gm

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We ad d a breath

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We cast a note

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We slide a bead

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Upon the necklace of

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Gm

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all human knowledge

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C

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Interlude 2

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Verse 3

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C

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In the world

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C

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Cm

Cm

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C

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D

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Let it come down

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Gm

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F

F

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D

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Let it come down

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D

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Oh, my mother, father,

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sister, brother, children

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Let it come down

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In the heart, coming down

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Cm

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The Earth underground,

Outro 1

they're waiting

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

G ₃

B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 7 Strings

B ₁

E ₂

A ₂

D ₃

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B ₃

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 12 stringStandard

E ₃

E ₂

A ₃

A ₂

D ₄

D ₃

G ₄

G ₃

B ₃

B ₃

E ₄

E ₄

Guitar Tuner 6 stringPower

Guitar Tuner 6 stringOpen

Guitar Tuner 6 stringExtras

G ₄

C ₄

E ₄

A ₄

CavaquinhoStandard

D ₄

G ₄

B ₄

D ₅

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

Bass Tuner 5 Strings

B ₀

E ₁

A ₁

D ₂

G ₂

G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

C ₃

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C ₂

G ₂

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G ₃

D ₄

A ₄

E ₅

G ₃

G ₃

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E ₅

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C ₃

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Tuning:Standard Open Tuner

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E ₄

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B ₁

E ₂

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D ₃

G ₃

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E ₄

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E ₂

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G ₄

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CavaquinhoStandard

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Chords

D
Eb
Bb
G
Gm
C
Dm
Bm
F
Cm

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Higher Learning by Patti Smith is F major.

The primary chords used in Higher Learning are F, Gb, Db, Bb, Bbm, Eb.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Gb, Db, Bb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Higher Learning is approximately 128 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Higher Learning 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 Learning. 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 Patti Smith.

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