Walking In The Air

by Howard Blake
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Lyrics

We’re (Dm)walk ing in the air,

we’re float ing in the moon lit (C)sky;

the (Gm)peo ple far be low are (Bb)sleep ing as we fly.

I’m hold ing ve ry tight,

I’m rid ing in the mid night (C)blue,

I’m (Gm)find ing I can fly so (Bb)high a bove with you.

(A)Child ren gaze

(Dm)o pen mouthed,

(G)tak en by sur (C)prise;

(Cm)no bo dy

(F)down be low be (E7)lieves

their (A)eyes.

We’re (Dm)walk ing in the air,

we’re danc ing in the mid night (C)sky,

and (Gm)ev ’ry one who sees us (Bb)greets us as we fly.

Walking In The Air — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Walking In The Air" by Howard Blake: 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 Bb, 120 BPM.

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

About “Walking In The Air”

What key is "Walking In The Air" by Howard Blake played in?
Walking In The Air is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walking In The Air"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Walking In The Air" 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 "Walking In The Air"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Walking In The Air"?
"Walking In The Air" was originally performed by Howard Blake. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Walking In The Air"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bb, C, Cm, Dm, E7, F, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Howard Blake can I play here?
Try "Dance Of The Snowmen (from The Snowman)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Walking In The Air" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walking In The Air" by Howard Blake. 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 — 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 "Walking In The Air" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Walking In The Air" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — 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.