Higher And Higher

by Michael McDonald
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Lyrics

(Dm)Your (C)love keeps lift ing me high er

than I’ve ev er been lift ed on ly friend.

(Dm)So (C)keep it (Dm)up,

quench my soon de (F)si re,

and I’ll be at your side showed for 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 ly friend.

(Dm)But (C)then you (Dm)came,

and he soon de (F)part ed.

You know, he nev er side showed for 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.

Higher And Higher — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Higher And Higher" by Michael McDonald: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 160 BPM.

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

About “Higher And Higher”

What key is "Higher And Higher" by Michael McDonald played in?
Higher And Higher is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Higher And Higher"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Higher And Higher" 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 "Higher And Higher"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Higher And Higher"?
"Higher And Higher" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Higher And Higher"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Higher And Higher" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Higher And Higher" by Michael McDonald. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Higher And Higher" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Higher And Higher" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.