What key is "Reachin' For Heaven" in?

"Reachin' For Heaven" by Diana DeGarmo is in the key of B with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Reachin' For Heaven" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Reachin' For Heaven" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Reachin' For Heaven"?

This arrangement of "Reachin' For Heaven" uses 23 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, Bm7, Bmin, Bpow, C#m, +15 more.

How long does it take to learn "Reachin' For Heaven" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

All my (B)life,

there was just (F#)me and my dreams.

And the (C#m)days went tick in’ by,

like the (E)beat of my heart.

Spent my (B)nights

won der in’ (F#)how it would feel.

When the (C#m7)wait ing would end,

and to (A)mor row would start.

(E)Sud den ly (B)I see the light.

(E)Out of the (B)dark ness, I’m (F#)com in’ a live.

So (D)this is how it feels,

(D)reach in’ for heav (A)en.

(Em7)This is how it feels,

kiss in’ the (Gsus2)sky.

(D)This is what it means,

(D)touch ing for (Asus)ev er.

(Csus2)Like a phoe nix ris ing from the flames,

I’m reach in’ for (Cmaj9)heav en.

All this (B)time,

I nev er (F#)knew I was so strong.

But you (C#m7)made me find the fire

that was (E)there all a long.

In your (B)eyes,

I can see (F#)all I can be.

I’m reach in’ for (C6)heav en.

(Bm11)You a lone have shown me (G6)shin ing, new hope ris es.

(Bm7)Now, for all I owe you, (Esus)it’s my (Em7)turn to show you.

(D)This is how it feels,

(D)reach in’ for heav (A)en.

(Em7)This is how it feels,

kiss in’ the (Gsus2)sky.

(D)This is what it means,

(D)touch ing for (Asus)ev er.

(Csus2)Like a phoe nix ris ing from the flames,

I’m reach in’ for (D)This is how it feels,

(D)reach in’ for heav (A)en.

(Em7)This is how it feels,

kiss in’ the (Gsus2)sky.

(D)This is what it means,

(D)touch ing for (Asus)ev er.

(Csus2)Like a phoe nix ris ing from the flames,

I’m reach in’ for (C6)heav en,

reach in’ for heav en,

(Gsus2)heav

en.

Reachin' For Heaven by Diana DeGarmo

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Reachin' For Heaven”

What key is "Reachin' For Heaven" in?: "Reachin' For Heaven" by Diana DeGarmo is in the key of B with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Reachin' For Heaven" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Reachin' For Heaven" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Reachin' For Heaven"?: This arrangement of "Reachin' For Heaven" uses 23 chords: A, A7, Asus4, B, Bm7, Bmin, Bpow, C#m, +15 more.
How long does it take to learn "Reachin' For Heaven" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.