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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Higher And Higher" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Higher And Higher"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Higher And Higher". Key of C, 160 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.