High Hopes

by Frank Sinatra
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Lyrics

(F6)Next time you’re found with your (F#dim7)chin on the ground, there’s a (Gm7)lot to be learned,

so look a (F)round.

(F)Just what makes that (Bb)lit tle ol’ ant (C7)think he’ll move that (F)rub ber tree plant.

An y one knows (F#dim7)an (Gm7)ant (G#dim7)can’t

move a (C7)rub ber tree (F6)plant.

But he’s (F7)got high

hopes, (Bdim7)he’s got high

(F)hopes, (Dm7)he’s got high (Dm7)ap (G7)ple pie (Dm7)in (G7)the sky

hopes.

So an y (F)time you’re get tin’ low, (F7)’stead of let tin’ go, (Bb)just re mem ber that (Bdim7)ant.

(F6)Oops!

There (F#dim7)goes an (Gm7)oth er rub ber tree (F#dim7)plant.

There goes an (C7)oth er rub ber tree (F#dim7)plant.) There goes an (Gm7)oth er rub ber tree (F)plant.

(F6)When trou bles call and your (F#dim7)back’s to the wall, there’s a (Gm7)lot to be learned;

that wall could (F)fall.

(F)Once there was a (Bb)sil ly ol’ ram, (C7)thought he’d punch a (F)hole in a dam.

No one could make (F#dim7)that (Gm7)ram (G#dim7)scram;

he kept (C7)butt in’ that (F6)dam, ’cause he (F7)had high

hopes, (Bdim7)he had high

(F)hopes, (Dm7)he had high (Dm7)ap (G7)ple pie (Dm7)in (G7)the sky

hopes.

So an y (F)time you’re feel in’ bad, (F7)’stead of feel in’ sad, (Bb)just re mem ber that (Bdim7)ram.

(F6)Oops!

There (F#dim7)goes a (Gm7)bil lion kil o watt (F#dim7)dam.

There goes a (C7)bil lion kil o watt (F#dim7)Oops!

There goes a (Gm7)bil lion kil o watt (F)dam.

(F)plop!

(C7)Ker (F)plop!

High Hopes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "High Hopes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 130 BPM.

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

About “High Hopes”

Can I play "High Hopes" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "High Hopes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "High Hopes" by Frank Sinatra played in?
High Hopes is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "High Hopes"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "High Hopes" 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 "High Hopes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "High Hopes"?
"High Hopes" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "High Hopes"?
This arrangement uses 16 chords: Bb, Bdim7, C, C7, C9, Cdom, Dm, Dm7, +8 more.
What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "High Hopes"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "High Hopes" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "High Hopes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "High Hopes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.