Going Up
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C
Like water through a drain,
F
I'm spinning down, down, down
C
Like the needle in my vein,
F
You're bringing me down, down, down
C
Like a dog who's gone insane,
F
You're putting me down, down, down
Em
And those of you who doubted me,
Am
Are going down, down, down
Em
And the record man who never called,
G
Can you hear what's going on?
C F
I'm coming up
C F
I'm coming up
C F
I'm coming up
Am Em Am D
I'm coming up
F C
And this world ain't gonna catch me going down
How to play Going 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.