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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Looking Up" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Looking Up"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Looking Up". Key of A, 152 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.