Other arrangements of Looking For Space
Pick a learning view.
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 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 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Looking For Space" by John Denver: 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 D, 100 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 “Looking For Space”
- What key is "Looking For Space" by John Denver played in?
- Looking For Space is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Looking For Space"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Looking For Space" 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 "Looking For Space"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Looking For Space"?
- "Looking For Space" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Looking For Space" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Looking For Space" by John Denver. 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 "Looking For Space" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Looking For Space" 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.