How High The Moon

by Duke Ellington
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"How High The Moon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 110 BPM.

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

About “How High The Moon”

Where are the chord symbols for "How High The Moon" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "How High The Moon" is in G.
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.
Does "How High The Moon" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "How High The Moon" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "How High The Moon"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.