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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Higher Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Higher Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Higher Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Higher Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Higher Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Higher Chords – Harmonica
Creed’s anthemic rock song about spiritual yearning and transcendence. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes as written to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Verse 2
D – Bm
G – A – D
Bm – G
A – D
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Bridge
G – A
D – Bm
G – A – D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A – D
Verse 3
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Outro
D
Bm
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
Practice tip: Master the four-chord progression (D, Bm, G, A) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it repeats throughout the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Higher"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.
Is "Higher" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Higher" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Higher"?
It was written by Mark Tremonti, Scott Stapp, and released in 1999.