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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Higher And Higher" by Michael McDonald in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Higher And Higher" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Higher And Higher" with hands-separate practice in C at 160 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Higher And Higher"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Higher And Higher" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Higher And Higher"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Higher And Higher" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.