Too High

by Michael McDonald

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Lyrics

(Emaj7)I’m (F#)too (E)high,

(E13)too (C)high,

(Bb)but I ain’t (E)touched the sky.

I’m (F#)too (E)high,

(E13)too (C)high,

but (Bb)I ain’t (E)touched the sky.

er come down.

She’s a girl in a (G)dream,

she’s a (C#m)four eyed car toon mon ster on the (Em9)T V (Am7)screen.

She takes an (C#m)oth er puff and says, “It’s a cra zy (E7sus)scene.”

That red is green,

She she’s a tan ger ine.

I’m (F#)too (E)high,

(E13)too (C)high,

(Bb)but I ain’t (E)left the ground.

I’m (F#)too (E)high,

(E13)too (C)high.

I (Bb)hope I (E)nev er ev er come down.

She’s the girl in my (G)life.

All the (C#m)world’s a su per fi cial on to (Em9)par a (Am7)dise.

She had a (C#m)chance to make it big, may be once or (E7sus)twice,

but no a dice.

or was n’t ver y nice.

I’m

She’s (Ebm6/9)too (Gb13)high,

too high,

(E)Can’t ev er (Am7)touch the ground.

She’s (Ebm6/9)too (Gb13)high,

(E13)too (D13)high.

She’s (Ebm6/9)too (Gb13)high

now, ba by,

(Bm6/9)too (D13)high.

Can’t (Bb)hang a (Am7)round no more.

Can’t hang a round no (D9)more, ba by.

Too High by Michael McDonald — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Too High by Michael McDonald 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 C at 99 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 "Too 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 "Too 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.