Higher Ground
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Available as digital sheet music, “Higher Ground” by John Denver is a piano/vocal/guitar arrangement you can download and print. The song was written by Lee Holdridge. This edition includes 5 pages of music. This arrangement is in Bb major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. It's marked moderately in 2, at about 76 BPM. The scoring is for Piano, Voice and Guitar. Contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Folk-Rock style category. There are 2 arrangements of this song available on Musicnotes, for different instruments and levels.
From the Book:
John Denver Anthology
- Arrangement
- Piano/Vocal/Guitar
- Composers
- John Denver , Lee Holdridge
- Lyricists
- John Denver , Joe Henry
- Product #
- MN0066688_D4
- Pages
- 5 Pages
- Publisher
- Alfred Publishing Co., Inc.
- Date
- 1988
- Tempo
- Moderately in 2
- Metronome
- h = 76
- Original Published Key
- Bb Major
- Original Key
- D Major
- Time Signature
- 2/2
- Product Type
- Official
- Interactive
- Yes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/guitar edition of “Higher Ground” is in Bb major. The originally published key is D major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
Your purchase comes with 1 authorized print and an interactive copy you can access for life through the free Musicnotes apps. If you need a PDF, you can add one to your order at checkout.
Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/guitar score for “Higher Ground” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/guitar arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/guitar arrangement of “Higher Ground” is written for piano, voice and guitar, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 2/2, also known as cut time. Each measure contains two half-note beats.
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