Live High

by Jason Mraz

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I try to pic ture the girl

to al ways through a look ing glass and see her as a car bon at om.

See See her eyes and stare back at fact, them.

See that (A)girl

No, as her (C#m7)own new ei world.

Al Though her home is on the sur face, she is (Dm7)laugh ter a that ni we’re verse.

mak ing af ter all.

The Glo ry God Wild or God dess peek ing through the blinds.

Are we all here stand ing na ked, tak ing (Dm7)guess es at the ac tu al date and time?

Oh my!

the Jus ti fy ing rea sons why in an ab (D)sem so lute ly in grat sane res o lu (Dm7)prac tion tic ing live their by.

lov ing for you.

high.

Live high.

Live might y.

(Cm7)Live right eous ly.

Tak ing it eas y.

Live (A)high.

Live might y.

(Cm7)Live right eous ly.

And try to pic ture the man

to al ways have an o pen hand and see him as a giv en tree.

om.

See him as mat ter.

Mat ter of fact, he’s not a (A)beast.

No, not the (C#m7)dev il ei ther.

Al ways a good deed do the sur face, And it’s (Dm7)laugh ter a that ni we’re verse.

mak ing af ter all.

The Call of the Wild is still an or der na tion wide.

In the or der of the pri mates, all our (Dm7)pol i tics are too late.

al date and time?

Oh my, the con gre ga tion in my mind is this as (D)sem bly sing ing of grat i tude, o lu (Dm7)prac tion tic ing live their by.

lov ing for you.

high.

Live high.

Live might y.

(Cm7)Live right eous ly.

Tak ing it eas y.

Live (A)high.

Live might y.

(Cm7)Live right eous ly.

And try to pic ture the man

Sing it out.

And just take it eas y,

and (C#m7)cel e brate the mal le a ble re al i ty.

You see, (Bm)noth ing is ev er as it seems.

Yeah, this (Dm7)life is but a dream.

Oh.

(Lift me up to Thee, Al might y!

Raise your hands and start ac knowl edg ing

He.

If you’re liv ing it right eous ly, then you’re tak (Cm7)ing the eas y way.

Just, just, take, take…) Live high.

Live high.

Live might y, might y, might y.

Oh, (Cm7)live right eous ly.

Tak in’ it eas y, live high.

Live might y.

Oh, (Cm7)live right eous ly.

Just take… Just, just tak in’ it eas y.

High.

Oh, live might y, might y.

Oh, (Cm7)live (Bm7)right eous ly.

And sing it out.

Just take it eas y.

I say Live High!

Oh!

(Cm7)Live (Bm7)Right eous ly!

Just take it eas y.

Live High by Jason Mraz — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Live High by Jason Mraz 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 88 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 "Live 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 "Live 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 "Live High" use?
Just 9 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#m7, Cm7, D, Dm7, Dmaj7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Jason Mraz songs work for kids?
Try "Did You Get My Message?", "Living in the Moment", "Plane". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.