What key is "How High The Moon" in?

"How High The Moon" by Duke Ellington is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "How High The Moon" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "How High The Moon" 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.

How long does it take to learn "How High The Moon" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?

Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Some where there’s (G)mu sic,

how faint the (Gm)tune!

Some where there’s (F)heav en,

how high the (Fm)moon!

There is no (Eb)moon a bove when (Cm)love is far a way too.

Till it comes (G)true

that you love (Bb7)me as I love (Am7)you.

(CN.C.)Some where there’s (G)mu sic,

it’s where you (Gm7)are!

Some where there’s (F)heav en,

how near, how (Fm7)far!

The dark est (Eb)night would shine if (Cm)you would come to me (G)soon.

Un til you (Bb7)will, how still my (Am7)heart, how high the (G)moon!

(CN.C.)Some where there’s (G)mu sic,

how faint the (Gm)tune!

Some where there’s (F)heav en,

how high the (Fm)moon!

There is no (Eb)moon a bove when (Cm)love is far a way too.

Till it comes (G)true

that you love (Bb7)me as I love (Am7)you.

(CN.C.)Some where there’s (G)mu sic,

it’s where you (Gm7)are!

Some where there’s (F)heav en,

how near, how (Fm7)far!

The dark est (Eb)night would shine if (Cm)you would come to me (G)soon.

Un til you (Bb7)will, how still my (Am7)heart, how high the (G)moon!

(CN.C.)Some where there’s (G)moon!

How High The Moon by Duke Ellington

1 person has learned this song

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

About “How High The Moon”

What key is "How High The Moon" in?: "How High The Moon" by Duke Ellington is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "How High The Moon" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "How High The Moon" 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.
How long does it take to learn "How High The Moon" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?: Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.