Other arrangements of How High The Moon
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "How High The Moon" by Duke Ellington: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “How High The Moon”
- What key is "How High The Moon" by Duke Ellington played in?
- How High The Moon is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "How High The Moon"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "How High The Moon" 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 "How High The Moon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "How High The Moon"?
- "How High The Moon" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "How High The Moon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "How High The Moon" by Duke Ellington. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "How High The Moon" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "How High The Moon" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.