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Jackie Wilson - Higher and Higher Chords

ChordsD, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↑↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

DGGD
YourDlove,liftedme Ghigher
ThanI’veGeverbeenlifted Dbefore
SokeepititDup,Quenchmy Gdesire
AndI’llGbeatyourside,foreverDmore
YouknowyourDlove(yourlovekeepsliftingme)
KeeponGlifting(lovekeepsliftingme)
GHigher(liftingme)HigherandDhigher(higher)
Isaidyourlove(yourlovekeepsliftingme)
GKeepon(lovekeepsliftingme)
GLiftingme(liftingme)
HigherandDhigher(higher)
NowDonceIwasdown Ghearted
GDisappointmentwasmyclosestDfriend
Butthenyoucameanditsoon Gdeparted
AndyouGknowheneverShowedhisface Dagain
That’swhyyourDlove(yourlovekeepsliftingme)
KeeponGlifting(lovekeepsliftingme)
GHigher(liftingme)HigherandDhigher(higher)
Isaidyourlove(yourlovekeepsliftingme)
GKeepon(lovekeepsliftingme)
GLiftingme(liftingme)
HigherandDhigher(higher)
I’msoDglad,I’vefinallyfoundGyou
Yes,thatGoneinamillion Dgirl
Andnowwithmylovingarms GaroundyouHoney,
IGcanstandupandfacetheDworld
YouknowyourDlove(yourlovekeepsliftingme)
KeeponGlifting(lovekeepsliftingme)
GHigher(liftingme)HigherandDhigher(higher)
Isaidyourlove(yourlovekeepsliftingme)
GKeepon(lovekeepsliftingme)
GLiftingme(liftingme)HigherandDhigher(higher)
AlbumHigher and Higher
GenresSoul
Year1967
KeyD
DifficultyEasy

How to play Higher and Higher on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Jackie Wilson - Higher and Higher on guitar requires 2 chords and 1 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Higher and Higher uses these transitions most often: D → G (13) and G → D (13). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with D - G chord transition.

1. D → G chord transition

Here's how to move from D to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

D to G

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Higher and Higher.

  • Higher and Higher includes 26 chord transitions, 1 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Higher and Higher contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Higher and Higher connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → D: 24%
    After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).
    • D → G: 29%