Can a complete beginner play "Higher And Higher"?

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. "Higher And Higher" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "Higher And Higher"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Higher And Higher" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Higher And Higher — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Higher And Higher" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

(Dm)Your (C)love keeps lift ing me high er than I’ve ev er been lift ed on be ly fore. friend. (Dm)So (C)keep it (Dm)up, quench my soon de (F)si re, and I’ll be at your side showed for his ev er (C)more. You know (Dm)your (C)love keeps on (F)lift ing high (Dm)er, high er and high er. (Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love keeps on, keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er. Now (C)once, keeps I was down heart ed; dis ap point ment been was my on be ly fore. friend. (Dm)But (C)then you (Dm)came, and he soon de (F)part ed. You know, he nev er side showed for his face a (C)gain. That’s why (Dm)your (C)love keeps on (F)lift ing high (Dm)er, high er and high er. (Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love keeps on, keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er. Now Well, I’m so glad that I fi n’lly found you; you’re that one in a mil lion (C)girls. (Dm)And (C)when I (Dm)put my lov in’ arms a round you, hon ey, I can (Dm)stand up and face the (C)world. (Dm)I (C)say (Dm)your (C)love keeps on (F)lift ing high (Dm)er, high er and high er. (Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love keeps on, keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er. I (C)know (Dm)your (C)love keeps on (F)lift ing high (Dm)er, high er and high er. (Dm)I (C)say, (Dm)your (C)love keeps on, keeps on (Dm)lift ing high er and high er. I (C)know (Dm)your lift ing high er and high er.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: C
Tempo: 160 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Michael McDonald

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How to Play "Higher And Higher" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.