Touch The Sky

by Julie Fowlis
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Lyrics

When the (D)cold wind is a (G)call ing and the (D)sky is clear and (G)bright.

Mist y (Bm)moun tains (A)sing and (G)beck on me, lead me (D)out in to the (A)light.

I will (Bm)ride, I will (G)fly; chase the (D)wind and (A)touch the (Bm)sky.

I will (G)fly, chase the (D)wind and (A)touch the (D)sky.

Touch The Sky โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Touch The Sky" by Julie Fowlis: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 234 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About โ€œTouch The Skyโ€

What key is "Touch The Sky" by Julie Fowlis played in?
Touch The Sky 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 "Touch The Sky"?
The arrangement plays at 234 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Touch The Sky" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Touch The Sky"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Touch The Sky"?
"Touch The Sky" was originally performed by Julie Fowlis. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Touch The Sky"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords โ€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Julie Fowlis can I play here?
Try "Touch The Sky". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Touch The Sky" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Touch The Sky" by Julie Fowlis. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Touch The Sky" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Touch The Sky" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.