Other arrangements of Answer In The Sky
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Well, they (Bb)say that it’s a fact,
if you (Eb)watch the sky at night,
and (Eb)if you stare in to the dark ness, you might (Bb)see ce les tial light.
And (F)if your heart is emp ty
and (Gm)there’s no hope in side,
there’s a chance you’ll find an (F)an swer (Eb)in the sky.
Well, they (Bb)say that it’s a shame
if you have (Eb)noth ing to be lieve,
and (Eb)if you can’t hold on to some thing, you might as (Bb)well die where you sleep.
You don’t need a (F)prayer,
and there’s no price to ask why.
Some times you’ll find an an swer (Eb)in the sky.
And it’s all (Ab)so much (Eb)big ger than (Ab)it seems, and it all o ver (Bb)whelms us now and then,
and I’m (Ddim)bank ing on a chance that we be lieve that good can still con trol the hearts of men.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Some times you’ll find an an swer (Eb)in the sky.
And it’s all (Ab)so much
This (Bb)life’s a long old road;
we should n’t (Eb)have to walk a lone.
But (Eb)if you find the right com pan ion, you won’t feel so (Bb)worn out when you’ve grown.
And all life is (F)pre cious,
and ev ’ry day is a prize,
and some times you’ll find an (F)an swer (Eb)in the sky.
Oh, life is (F)pre cious,
and ev ’ry day is a prize,
and some times you’ll find an an swer (Eb)in the sky.
And some times you’ll find an (F)an swer (Eb)in the sky.
And some times you’ll find an (F)an swer (Eb)in the sky.
Answer In The Sky — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Answer In The Sky" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Answer In The Sky”
- Why does "Answer In The Sky" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Answer In The Sky".
- What key is "Answer In The Sky" by Elton John played in?
- Answer In The Sky is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Answer In The Sky"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Answer In The Sky" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Answer In The Sky"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Answer In The Sky"?
- "Answer In The Sky" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Answer In The Sky"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C7, Ddim, Eb, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Answer In The Sky"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Answer In The Sky".
- Can I see all the notes in "Answer In The Sky"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 112 BPM.