Higher Ground / Roxanne (Live) Lyrics
Stevie Wonder
Lyrics
People keep on learnin'
Soldiers keep on warrin'
World keep on turnin'
Cause it won't be too long
Powers keep on lyin'
While your people keep on dyin'
World keep on turnin'
Cause it won't be too long
I'm so darn glad he let me try it again
Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
Gonna keep on tryin'
Till I reach the highest ground
Teachers keep on teachin'
Preachers keep on preachin'
World keep on turnin'
Cause it won't be too long
Oh no
Lovers keep on lovin'
Believers keep on believin'
Sleepers just stop sleepin'
Cause it won't be too long
Oh no
I'm so glad that he let me try it again
Cause my last time on earth I lived a whole world of sin
I'm so glad that I know more than I knew then
Gonna keep on tryin'
Till I reach my highest ground... Whew!
Till I reach my highest ground
No one's gonna bring me down
Oh no
Till I reach my highest ground
Don't you let nobody bring you down (they'll sho 'nuff try)
God is gonna show you higher ground
He's the only friend you have around
FADE
Song & Lyrics Facts
Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground / Roxanne (Live)” was released on December 1, 2012 as part of his album Live at Last. The song is a medley of two classic hits: "Higher Ground," written by Stevie Wonder himself and originally released in 1973; and the Police's "Roxanne" from 1978, composed by Sting.
Both songs feature lyrics that are socially conscious and inspiring, making this live version an uplifting experience for listeners. The track features Wonder backed up by his band, which includes Greg Phillinganes on keyboards, Nathan Watts on bass, John Robinson on drums, and Paulinho da Costa on percussion. As with all his albums, Wonder plays multiple instruments including synthesizers, clavinet, harmonica, and drums. With passionate vocals and masterful musicianship, the combination of these two iconic songs makes for an unforgettable performance.