So High

by John Legend
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Lyrics

Ba by, since the day you (Gmaj7)came in to my life,

you made me re al ize that (Em7)we were born to fly.

And when showed my ev ’ry day new (Gmaj7)pos si bil i ties.

And you proved my fan ta sies of love could real ly be.

Let’s (D)go to a place on ly lov ers go,

to a spot that we’ve nev er (D)known, to the top of the clouds.

We’re (Em7)float ing a way, and, ooh, this feels so cra zy.

Oh, this love is blaz in’.

And ba by, we’re so high, walk in’ on cloud

(D)nine.

So (Gmaj7)high,

so (D)high.

Whoa.

May be lat er we can (Gmaj7)go up to the moon

or sail a mong the stars be (Em7)fore the night is through.

And when morn ing comes, we’ll see the (Gmaj7)sun is not so far.

And we can’t get much clos er to God than where we are.

We’ll (D)go to a place on ly lov ers go,

to a spot that we’ve nev er (D)known, to the top of the clouds.

We’re (Em7)float ing a way, and, ooh, this feels so cra zy.

Oh, this love is blaz in’.

And ba by, we’re so high, walk in’ on cloud

(D)nine.

So (Gmaj7)high,

so (D)high.

Whoa.

Yeah.

Hey.

Ooh, this feels so cra zy.

Oh, this love is blaz in’.

Ba by, we’re so high, walk in’ on cloud

(D)nine.

You’ve got me up so high.

You’ve got me up so high.

You’ve got me up so high, my shoes are scrap in’ the sky.

You’ve got me up so high.

This is how

love’s sup posed to be.

Yeah, (D)yeah.

Let’s go to the moon, ba by,

go...

Let’s go to the moon, ba by,

so high.

So High — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "So High" by John Legend 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 D, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “So High”

Can I learn "So High" 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 "So High" with hands-separate practice in D at 90 BPM.
What key is "So High" by John Legend played in?
So High is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "So High"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "So High" 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 "So High"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "So High"?
"So High" was originally performed by John Legend. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "So High"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: D, D6, Dmaj9, Em7, G, Gm, Gmaj7.
What other songs by John Legend can I play here?
Try "Heaven", "EVERYBODY KNOWS", "Coming Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "So High"?
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 "So High" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "So High"?
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. "So High" is in the key of D at 90 BPM.