Looking For Space

by John Denver
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Lyrics

On the (D)road of ex pe ri ence

(A)I’m (D)try ing to find my own (G)way.

Some times (D)I wish that I could fly a (D)way.

When I (D)think that I’m mov ri ing,

(D)sud den ly things (D)ry stand

still.

I I’m a fraid ’cause I think they it’s al ways (D)will.

And I’m (A)look ing for (Em)space

and to (A)find out who I am.

And I’m (A)look ing to (G)know and (Em7)un der (Asus4)stand.

It’s a (G)sweet,

(A)sweet

(D)dream.

(A)Some times I’m al most (D)there.

(G)Some times I fly like an ea

(Bm)gle, and (Em7)some times I’m deep in de (A7sus4)spair.

All a (D)lone in the u ni verse,

(A)I’m (D)some times that’s how my it (G)seems.

I get (D)lost in the sad ness and the (D)screams.

Then I (D)look in the cen ri ter,

(D)sud den ly ev (D)ry thing’s

clear.

If find my self in the sun shine it’s and my (D)dreams.

When you’re (A)look ing for (Em)space

and to (A)find out who you are.

When you’re (A)look ing to (G)try and (Em7)reach the (Asus4)stars.

It’s a (G)sweet, (A)sweet

(D)dream.

(A)Some times I’m al most (D)there.

(G)Some times I fly like an ea

(Bm)gle, and (Em7)some times I’m deep in de (A7sus4)spair.

(G)sweet, (A)sweet,

(D)sweet dream.

(A)Some times I’m al most (D)there.

(G)Some times I fly like an (D)ea (Bm)gle, but (G)some times I’m (Em7)deep in de (A7sus4)spair.

(G)Some times I fly like an (D)ea gle,

like an (D)ea gle.

I go fly ing (D)high.

(D)Ooh.

Looking For Space by John Denver

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Looking For Space

What key is "Looking For Space" in?
"Looking For Space" by John Denver is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Looking For Space" 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 "Looking For Space" 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 "Looking For Space" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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