Elevation

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Lyrics

(Fm)El e (Bb5)va tion.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo.

(C5)High, lit (Bb5)high er than the (F5)sun, you shoot me from a (Bb5)gun.

I need you to can (F5)el e vate me here at the (Bb5)cor ner of your (F5)lips as the or bit of your (C5)lips e (Bb5)clipse, you (F5)el e vate my (C5)soul.

(Bb5)I’ve got no self con (Fm)trol, been liv ing like a (C5)mole now, (Bb5)go in’ down, (Fm)ex ca va tion.

I (C5)and I (Bb5)in the sky.

You make me feel like I can (C5)fly (Bb5)so high.

(Fm)El e va tion.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo,

(Fm)el e (Bb5)va tion.

A (C5)star lit (Bb5)up like a ci (F5)gar, strung out like a gui (Bb5)tar.

I May be you can (F5)ed u cate my mind, ex the (Bb5)plain all these con (F5)trols.

Can’t the sing, but I’ve got (C5)soul.

The (Bb5)goal is (F5)el e va tion.

(C5)mole (Bb5)I’ve dig gin’ in a (Fm)hole, been dig gin’ up my (C5)soul now.

(Bb5)go in’ down, (Fm)ex ca va tion.

I (C5)and I (Bb5)in the sky.

You make me feel like I can (C5)fly (Bb5)so high.

(Fm)El e va tion.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo,

(Fm)el e (Bb5)va tion.

A oo hoo.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo,

(Fm)el e (Bb5)va tion.

(F)Love,

(F7)lift me up out of these blues.

Won’t you (F)tell me some thing true?

I be lieve

in you.

A (C5)mole dig gin’ in a (Fm)hole, dig gin’ up my (C5)soul now.

(Bb5)go in’ down, (Fm)ex ca va tion.

I (C5)and I (Bb5)in the sky.

You make me feel like I can (C5)fly (Bb5)so high.

(Fm)El e va tion.

El e va tion.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo,

oo hoo.

Oo,

(Fm)el e (Bb5)va tion.

El e va tion.

Elevation — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Elevation" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

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

About “Elevation”

Where are the chord symbols for "Elevation" 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. "Elevation" is in Bb.
What key is "Elevation" by U2 played in?
Elevation 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 "Elevation"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Elevation" 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 "Elevation"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Elevation"?
"Elevation" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Elevation" 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. "Elevation" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
What chords are in "Elevation"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.