What key is "Highs & Lows" in?

"Highs & Lows" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of F# with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Highs & Lows" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Highs & Lows" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Highs & Lows"?

This arrangement of "Highs & Lows" uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, C#7, D, D6, Dmaj7, +2 more.

How long does it take to learn "Highs & Lows" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?

Try "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III", "Clown". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Oo,

we (F#m)don’t have a plan.

Just pack our bags and run as (Bm)fast as we can.

We hold the fu ture in the (F#m)palm of our hands.

I know you hear me, but do (Bm)you un der stand?

Yeah, we’ve been (F#m)mak in’ a scene.

I’ll keep on sing in’ while you (Bm)shake tam bou rine,

wheth er we’re broke, wheth er we’re (F#m)liv in’ the dream.

I see you laugh in’, but you (Bm)know what I mean.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (F#m)highs.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (Bm7)lows.

I’m stick in’ by your (F#m)side,

no way I’m let ting (Bm7)go.

I’m talk in’ ’bout for (F#m)ev er, ba (E)by.

I’m giv in’ you for (Bm)ev er, ba by; (A)it’s (D6)yours.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (F#m)highs.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (Bm7)lows.

When we’re (F#m)gray and we’re old

and we’ve run out of all that (Bm)sil ver and gold,

will you still wan na be my (F#m)some one to hold?

See, I would tell you but you (Bm)al rea dy know.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (F#m)highs.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (Bm7)lows.

I’m stick in’ by your (F#m)side,

no way I’m let ting (Bm7)go.

I’m talk in’ ’bout for (F#m)ev er, ba (E)by.

I’m giv in’ you for (Bm)ev er, ba by; (A)it’s (D6)yours.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (F#m)highs.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (Bm7)lows.

When we’re (Bm7)lows.

I’m cer tain that (E)there’s no oth er.

It’s bang in’ in my (Bm)heart like thun (A)der.

I know I was (E)made to love ya.

No way I’m let ting (C#7)go.

I’ll be there for the (F#m)highs.

I’ll be there through the (Bm)low l l l (A)l (D)lows.

I’m stay in’ by your (F#m)side,

no way I’m let ting (Bm)go.

I’m talk in’ ’bout the (Bm7)lows.

Highs & Lows by Emeli Sandé

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F# at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Highs & Lows”

What key is "Highs & Lows" in?: "Highs & Lows" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of F# with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Highs & Lows" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Highs & Lows" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Highs & Lows"?: This arrangement of "Highs & Lows" uses 10 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C, C#7, D, D6, Dmaj7, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Highs & Lows" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?: Try "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III", "Clown". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.