Higher Window

by Josh Groban
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Lyrics

For all the times I (F)tried

for (C)this,

and (G)ev ’ry chance at (Am)you

I

missed:

I’ve been (Em)known to go my (F)way,

but I

con (C)fess,

it a (G)made me miss you (Am)more.

I drew my line a (F)cross

the (C)sand,

and (G)set my flag in (Am)no

man’s

land.

I’ve But (Em)here I am, the (F)one

but man

band (C)fess,

with a (G)song that’s meant for (Am)more.

(C)two.

And there is a light

from a high

er (Am)win dow

shin ing down on you to night;

and the mu sic floats on the breeze,

bring ing an eas

i er

time.

And (C)all of our cards

are on

the (Am)ta ble;

tell me what you want to do.

Just don’t tell me

that it’s too late for (G)me

to love you.

How per fect we were (F)meant

to (C)be,

our (G)warm and si lent (Am)sym

me

try.

It’s (Em)times like these when (F)all,

all

we (C)need

is to be re (G)mind ed.

Oh, and I have flown a thou sand miles to (C)emp ty rooms and crowd ed aisles.

And (Am)we went from ca the dral bells to (Gsus)show and tell and (G)wish you wells.

And (F)I,

I still look at (C)you,

and I am blind ed,

I am blind ed, be cause (C)there is a light

from a high

er (Am)win dow

shin ing down on us to night.

And the mu sic floats on the breeze

from an eas

i er (G)time.

And (C)all of our cards

are on

the (Am)ta ble;

tell me what you want to do.

Just don’t tell (F)me

that it’s too late,

don’t tell (F)me

that it’s too late now, just don’t tell (F)me

that it’s too late for me

to love you.

Higher Window — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Higher Window" by Josh Groban 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, 140 BPM.

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

About “Higher Window”

Can I learn "Higher Window" 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 Window" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
What key is "Higher Window" by Josh Groban played in?
Higher Window 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 Window"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Higher Window" 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 Window"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Higher Window"?
"Higher Window" was originally performed by Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". 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 Window"?
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 Window" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Higher Window"?
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 Window" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.