What key is "Up, Up And Away" in?

"Up, Up And Away" by The Fifth Dimension is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Up, Up And Away" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Up, Up And Away" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Up, Up And Away" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Fifth Dimension can I play here?

Try "UP, UP AND AWAY", "AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN", "I DIDN'T GET TO SLEEP AT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Would you like to ride

in my (F)beau ti ful bal loon?

(Bb)Would you like to glide

in my (Ab)beau ti ful bal loon?

We could float a mong the stars to geth er, (Ebm7)you and I,

for (Ab9)we can fly!

We can fly!

(A)Up, up and a way,

my (D)beau ti ful, my (G)beau ti ful bal (A)loon!

The (G)world’s a nic er place

in my (F)beau ti ful bal loon.

(Bb)wears a nic er face

in my (Ab)beau ti ful bal loon.

We can sing a song and sail a long the (Ebm7)sil ver sky,

for (Ab9)we can fly!

We can fly!

(A)Up, up and a way,

my (D)beau ti ful, my (G)beau ti ful bal (A)loon!

The

Sus pend ed (Em)un der a twi light (Dm7)can o py,

we’ll search the clouds for a star to (Dm7)guide us.

If by some (Gm)chance you find your self (Fm7)lov ing me,

we’ll (Gb)find a cloud to guide us,

(G)keep the moon be side us.

Up, Up And Away by The Fifth Dimension

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Up, Up And Away”

What key is "Up, Up And Away" in?: "Up, Up And Away" by The Fifth Dimension is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Up, Up And Away" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Up, Up And Away" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Up, Up And Away" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Fifth Dimension can I play here?: Try "UP, UP AND AWAY", "AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN", "I DIDN'T GET TO SLEEP AT ALL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.