Answer In The Sky

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Answer In The Sky" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Answer In The Sky”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Answer In The Sky"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Answer In The Sky". Key of Bb, 112 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.