Up, Up And Away

by The Fifth Dimension

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Lyrics

(G)Would you like to ride

in my (F)beau ti ful bal loon?

It (Bb)Would you like to glide

in my (Ab)beau ti ful bal loon?

We could float a mong the stars to geth er, (Gb)you and I,

for (Ab9)we can fly!

(We can fly!)

(A)Up, up and a way,

my (D)beau ti ful, my (G)beau ti ful bal (A)loon!

The (G)world’s a nic er place

in my (F)beau ti ful bal loon.

It (Bb)wears a nic er face

in my (Ab)beau ti ful bal loon.

We can sing a song and sail a long the (Gb)sil ver sky,

for (Ab9)we can fly!

(We can fly!)

(A)Up, up and a way,

my (D)beau ti ful, my (G)beau ti ful bal (A)loon!

The

Sus pend ed (Em)un der a twi light (Dm7)can o py,

we’ll search the clouds for a star to (Dm7)guide us.

If by some (Gm)chance you find your self (Fm7)lov ing me,

we’ll (Gb)find a cloud to hide us,

(G)keep the moon be side us.

(A)loon!

Up, Up And Away by The Fifth Dimension — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Up, Up And Away” by The Fifth Dimension 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 G at 130 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 "Up, Up And Away" 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 "Up, Up And Away"?
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.