Is "Looking Up" 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 "Looking Up"?

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 "Looking Up" use?

Just 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, C#m7, D, D6, Dsus4, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Elton John songs work for kids?

Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Looking Up

· by Elton John

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Lyrics

(A)Fig ured out where I went wrong: the (F#m)script got (E)fouled up and was (D)aw ful long.

(A)Too much (Bm7)pluck, too (C#m7)lit tle (F#m)of the (D)act ing right, not (D)act ing (A)up.

Up on or the world, with up on my back, could (F#m)some one else but (E)me pick up the slack?

(A)Just be cause I (C#m7)think could (F#m)say it’s (D)my life, I do things (A)my ing way.

Now, Now, (D)I’m look ing up more than I look down.

The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.

Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.

on or the world, with up broad er stroke, the (F#m)laugh ter comes as (E)eas y as the jokes.

(A)Now a days I’m (C#m7)think ing (F#m)’bout the (D)time that’s I wast ed (A)my ing back.

Now, Now, (D)look ing ing up more than I look down.

The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.

Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.

You got the buck et in a (D)well;

it’s dark and deep down there.

Crank the han dle, (D)bring it up; the (G)wa ter, crys tal (E)clear.

I’m (D)look ing up more than I look down.

The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.

Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.

I’m (D)look ing up more than I look down.

The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.

Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.

I’m lift off the (E)ground.

Look ing up.

Looking Up by Elton John — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Looking Up” by Elton John 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 152 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 "Looking Up" 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 "Looking Up"?: 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 "Looking Up" use?: Just 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, C#m7, D, D6, Dsus4, E, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elton John songs work for kids?: Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.