High Adventure

by Alan Menken

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Con vince those (Am)guys, my lord and mas (Em)ter.

Well, do it (G)fast (D)er, (Em)let’s (B)be (Em)gone.

In wast ing (Am)time, we court dis as (Em)ter.

BK: (Am)up that (G)sword (D)and (Em)strap (B)it (E5)on.

(Am)Fate (Bm)blows her (Am)kiss, (Bm)chills your (Am)heart, (Bm)takes your (Am)hand.

(Cm)Fate (Dm)feels like (Cm)this; (Dm)play your (Cm)part, (Dm)this was (Cm)planned.

And (B)lo, be (C)fore you (B)know, you (C)grab your (B)horse, you grab your gear.

Your mo ment’s (B)now, your mo ment’s here!

It’s time for high high (B)high

ad (Em)ven ture!

You’re off and rid ing, sa ber (B)flash ing!

Your ban ner high, your mo lars (C)gnash ing.

You feel so dash ing on a high high high

ad (Em)ven ture!

Get set to give some guy a (D)thrash ing, ’cause high ad ven ture’s in the (Em)air.

There’s high ad (Am)ven ture in the air, (Em)guys.

Some one’s out (G)there, (D)guys, (Em)some (B)one (Em)bad.

He’s got a (Am)dam sel in de spair, (Em)guys.

Heck, (Am)that’s not (G)fair, (D)guys, (Em)and (B)I’m (E5)mad!

(Am)Fate (Bm)blows her (Am)kiss, (Bm)winks her (Am)eye, (Bm)plots her (Am)scheme.

(Cm)Plots (Dm)it for (Cm)Bab (Dm)kak, O (Cm)mar, (Dm)and Kas (Cm)sim.

And (B)so, we (C)three will (B)go, un (C)til it’s (B)through, un til it ends.

Here come A (B)lad din’s on ly friends, off on a high high (B)high

ad (Em)ven ture!

to con fron ta tions so ex (B)cit ing.

They’re play ing mu sic while we’re (C)fight ing, scratch ing and bit ing on a high high high

ad (Em)ven ture!

Feel that a dren a line ig (D)nit ing, ’cause high ad ven ture’s in the (Em)air.

(Em)air.

(Am)Hark!

(Bm)Some thing (Am)calls (Bm)like a (Am)dream (Bm)from a (Am)far

(Cm)calls (Dm)out to (Cm)Bab (Dm)kak, Kas (Cm)sim, (Dm)and O (Cm)mar.

It’s...

(B)wait!

the (C)voice of (B)fate.

It (C)calls to (B)me, it calls to you, here comes A lad din’s mot ley crew.

It’s time for high high high

ad (Em)ven ture.

Dan ger to dan ger we go (B)fly ing, com plete ly un a fraid of (C)dy ing.

O mar stop cry ing!

This is high high high

ad (Em)ven ture!

There’s no ig nor ing or de (B)ny ing the kind of thrills that it’s sup (B)ply ing.

And the ef fect’s e lec tri (C)fy (B)ing

when high ad ven ture’s in the (Em)air!

High Adventure by Alan Menken — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “High Adventure by Alan Menken 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 E at 146 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 Adventure" 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 Adventure"?
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.
What other Alan Menken songs work for kids?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.