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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Looking Up" by Elton John 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 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 learn "Looking Up" 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 Up" with hands-separate practice in A at 152 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Looking Up"?
- 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 Up" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Looking Up"?
- 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 Up" is in the key of A at 152 BPM.