Eight Miles High

by The Byrds
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Lyrics

(Em)Eight miles (G)the high, street

and when you (C)touch you’re down go ing

you’ll find that it’s fraid just strang er than (C)known.

(Em)Signs in (G)the is street

that say where (C)be you’re found go ing

are some where a fraid of be ing their (C)own.

(Em)Rain gray (G)town,

known for (C)its sound

in plac es small fac es un (C)bound.

(Em)’Round the (G)squares,

and hud dled (C)in storms,

some laugh ing, some just shape less (C)forms.

(Em)Side walk (G)scenes

and black lim (C)ou sines,

some liv ing, some stand ing a (C)forms.

(C)lone.

Eight Miles High by The Byrds

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Eight Miles High”

What key is "Eight Miles High" in?
"Eight Miles High" by The Byrds is in the key of E with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Eight Miles High" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Eight Miles High" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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