Is "High Enough" 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 Enough"?

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 Enough" use?

Just 16 chords: A, Am, Asus4, B, Bm, Bsus4, C#m, D, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.

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High Enough

· by Damn Yankees

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Lyrics

(A)I don’t want to hear a bout it an y more,

it’s a (F#m7)shame I’ve got to live with out you an y more.

There’s a (Esus)fi re in my heart,

a (E)pound ing in my brain, it’s driv ing me (D)cra zy.

(A)We don’t need to talk a bout it an y more.

(F#m7)Yes ter day’s just a mem o ry;

can we close the door?

I I (Esus)just made one mis take,

and I (E)did n’t know what to say when you called me, (D)ba

by.

Don’t say good (G)night,

say you’re gon (G)na stay for ev er, oh, (G)whoa, all the (Asus)way.

Can you take (A)me high e nough

to you fly me o ver

yes ter (A)day?

Can you take (A)me high e nough?

It’s nev er o ver and (G)yes ter day’s just a mem o ry, yes ter day’s just a mem o ry.

And (A)I don’t want to live with out you an y more.

(F#m7)Can’t you see I’m in mis er y?

And you know for sure I would (Esus)live and die for you,

and I’d (E)know n’t just what to do when you call me, (D)ba

by.

Don’t say good (G)bye,

say you’re gon (G)na stay for ev er, oh, (G)whoa, all the (Asus)way.

Can you take (A)me high e nough

can you fly me o ver

yes ter (A)day?

Can you take (A)me high e nough?

It’s nev er o ver and (G)yes ter day’s just a mem o ry, yes ter day’s just a mem o ry.

And (G)yes ter day’s just a (A)mem o ry.

I was (Bm)run ning,

I was (A)run ning for the door,

re a (A)liz ing now or nev er,

I was (A)run ning back for (Bm)more,

oo, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Don’t say good (A)bye

say you’re gon (A)na stay for ev er, oh, (A)whoa, all the (Bsus)way, all the way, come (Asus)all the way,

yeah.

It’s nev er o ver, (G)whoa, whoa, (A)whoa, whoa.

High Enough by Damn Yankees — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “High Enough” by Damn Yankees 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 A at 82 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 Enough" 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 Enough"?: 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 Enough" use?: Just 16 chords: A, Am, Asus4, B, Bm, Bsus4, C#m, D, +8 more. Take it one section at a time.