Chin up, Cheer Up
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Capo 3rd
Intro
C G C G Am E F C
Verse 1
(C)Took a walk with (G)you in the (C)shadow of my (G)shoes,
Danced ar(Am)ound the broken (E)blues in the (F)dirty summer (C)rain,
(C)Moonlight on the (G)cars parked in (C)single file, the (G)bars,
With their (Am)thick and rosy (E)smoke waving its (F)busted (C)hand
Bridge
Bringin you (G)down, Can't bring you (C)down
Bringin you (G)down, Can't bring y(C)ou down
Bringin you (G)down, Can't hear the s(C)o(C B)un(Am)d(G)
(C)Run through(C B the river and (Am)every town(G)
(C)Pretty little(C B) moon (Am)with it's (F)head on down (D)
Chorus< b>
Chin U(C)p (G) (C) (G) Cheer U(Am)p (E) (F) (C)
Chin U(C)p (G) (C) (G) Cheer U(Am)p (E) (F) (C) (Alright let's hear it!)
Solo
C G C G Am E F C
Note that the solo Chorus< b> verse intro are all the same chord progression so it's not that hard to remember.
Verse 2
Took a walk with you and I busted up my shoe
In an old yellow canoe out in Holywood
You called the police, but they didn't care, the lease
On your place had run out, your landlord straightened his hat
Repeat Bridge
Repeat Chorus< b> etc
How to play Chin up, Cheer Up
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.