Other arrangements of Looking Up
Pick a learning view.
(A)Fig ured out where I went wrong: the (F#m)script got (E)fouled up and was (D)aw ful long.
(A)Too much (Bm7)pluck, too (C#m7)lit tle (F#m)of the (D)act ing right, not (D)act ing (A)up.
Up on or the world, with up on my back, could (F#m)some one else but (E)me pick up the slack?
(A)Just be cause I (C#m7)think could (F#m)say it’s (D)my life, I do things (A)my ing way.
Now, Now, (D)I’m look ing up more than I look down.
The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.
Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.
on or the world, with up broad er stroke, the (F#m)laugh ter comes as (E)eas y as the jokes.
(A)Now a days I’m (C#m7)think ing (F#m)’bout the (D)time that’s I wast ed (A)my ing back.
Now, Now, (D)look ing ing up more than I look down.
The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.
Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.
You got the buck et in a (D)well;
it’s dark and deep down there.
Crank the han dle, (D)bring it up; the (G)wa ter, crys tal (E)clear.
I’m (D)look ing up more than I look down.
The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.
Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.
I’m (D)look ing up more than I look down.
The (A)view’s a whole lot bet ter sec ond (D)time a (A)round.
Too much of me was hid den in the shad ows, I (Bm7)looked up and (A)felt my feet lift off the (E)ground.
I’m lift off the (E)ground.
Look ing up.
Look ing up.
Look ing up.
Look ing up.
Look ing up.
Looking Up — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Looking Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 152 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Looking Up”
- Can I play "Looking Up" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Looking Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Looking Up" by Elton John played in?
- Looking Up is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Looking Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Looking Up" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Looking Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Looking Up"?
- "Looking Up" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Looking Up"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Apow, Bm7, C#m7, D, D6, Dsus4, E, +3 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Looking Up"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Looking Up" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Looking Up"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Looking Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.