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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Looking For Space" by John Denver in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Looking For Space" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Looking For Space" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Looking For Space"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Looking For Space" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Looking For Space"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Looking For Space" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.