Cheer Up
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Capo 1
Intro: G D G C G D Em C
G D G C
Cheer up! 'Cos nothing really matters when you look up into outer space.
G D Em C
It's a great big world and there's no need to cry.
G D G C
Cheer up! We're all interconnected to the reaches of the galaxy.
G D Em C
And my best friend said he came from the sky.
D G D
He travelled to The Earth aboard a pink spaceship,
D G D
It's hard for him to hide behind those eyes.
G D G C
Cheer up! The atoms in your body are as old as every dinosaur.
G D Em C
You're a special part of one big grand design.
G D G C
Cheer up! We're all in this together to discover what we're living for.
G D Em C
13 billion years and there's still time.
D G D
Every night I wish upon the star so bright,
D G D
Waiting for the others to arrive.
G D G C
Cheer up! 'Cos nothing really matters when you look up into outer space.
G D Em C
It's a great big world and there's no need to cry.
G D Em C G
13 billion years and there's still time.
How to play Cheer Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.