High

by James Blunt

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Lyrics

Beau ti ful dawn

lights up the shore for me.

Do There is (Gm)noth ing else day in the world jour ney be gan?

I’d rath er wake up and see

with you.

Beau ti ful dawn;

I’m just chas ing my time a gain.

Thought I would die a lone ly man

in end less night.

But now I’m high,

run ning wild a mong all the stars a bove.

Some times

it’s hard to be lieve you re mem ber me.

Beau ti ful dawn

melts with the stars a gain.

Do you re (Gm)mem ber the day in when my jour ney be gan?

Will you re mem ber the end

of time?

Beau ti ful dawn,

you’re just blow ing my mind a gain.

Thought I was born to end less night,

un til you shine

But now I’m high,

run ning wild a mong all the stars a bove.

Some times

it’s hard to be lieve you re mem ber me.

ber me.

Will you be my shoul der when I’m grey and old er?

Prom ise me to mor row starts with you get ting (Eb)high,

run ning wild a mong all the stars a bove.

Some times

it’s hard to be lieve you re mem ber me.

(Eb)High,

run ning wild a mong all the stars a bove.

Some times

it’s hard to be lieve you re mem ber me.

ber

me.

High by James Blunt — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “High by James Blunt in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "High" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "High"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "High" use?
Just 10 chords: Bb, C7, Cm7, D7, Eb, Ebmaj7, Em7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other James Blunt songs work for kids?
Try "GOODBYE MY LOVER", "YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL", "BEST LAID PLANS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.