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(Em)Eight miles (G)the street
and when you (C)touch down ing
you’ll find that it’s fraid just strang er than (C)known.
(Em)Signs in (G)the street
that say where (C)be found 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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Eight Miles High" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 120 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 “Eight Miles High”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Eight Miles High" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Eight Miles High" is in E.
- What key is "Eight Miles High" by The Byrds played in?
- Eight Miles High is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Eight Miles High"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Eight Miles High" 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 "Eight Miles High"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Eight Miles High"?
- "Eight Miles High" was originally performed by The Byrds. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Eight Miles High"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Byrds can I play here?
- Try "TURN! TURN! TURN!". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Eight Miles High" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Eight Miles High" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Eight Miles High"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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