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.
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Looking Up — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Looking Up" by Elton John: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Looking Up" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Looking Up" by Elton John. 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 Up" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 Up" 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.