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(Emaj7)I’m (F#)too (E)high,
(E13)too (C)high,
(Bb)but I ain’t (E)touched the sky.
I’m (F#)too (E)high,
(E13)too (C)high,
but (Bb)I ain’t (E)touched the sky.
er come down.
She’s a girl in a (G)dream,
she’s a (C#m)four eyed car toon mon ster on the (Em9)T V (Am7)screen.
She takes an (C#m)oth er puff and says, “It’s a cra zy (E7sus)scene.”
That red is green,
She she’s a tan ger ine.
I’m (F#)too (E)high,
(E13)too (C)high,
(Bb)but I ain’t (E)left the ground.
I’m (F#)too (E)high,
(E13)too (C)high.
I (Bb)hope I (E)nev er ev er come down.
She’s the girl in my (G)life.
All the (C#m)world’s a su per fi cial on to (Em9)par a (Am7)dise.
She had a (C#m)chance to make it big, may be once or (E7sus)twice,
but no a dice.
or was n’t ver y nice.
I’m
She’s (Ebm6/9)too (Gb13)high,
too high,
(E)Can’t ev er (Am7)touch the ground.
She’s (Ebm6/9)too (Gb13)high,
(E13)too (D13)high.
She’s (Ebm6/9)too (Gb13)high
now, ba by,
(Bm6/9)too (D13)high.
Can’t (Bb)hang a (Am7)round no more.
Can’t hang a round no (D9)more, ba by.
Too High — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Too High" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 99 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 “Too High”
- Can I play "Too High" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Too High" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Too High" by Michael McDonald played in?
- Too High is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too High"?
- The arrangement plays at 99 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Too 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 "Too High"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Too High"?
- "Too High" was originally performed by Michael McDonald. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Too High"?
- This arrangement uses 36 chords: Abmaj7, Am7, Amin, B, Bb, Bb7, Bbaug, Bbm7, +28 more.
- What other songs by Michael McDonald can I play here?
- Try "REFLECTIONS", "I BELIEVE", "FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Too High"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Too High" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Too High"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Too High" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.