Pick Yourself Up
View chords used in this chart
Em7 A7 D7M Bm7
Nothing's impossible I have found
C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
For when my chin is on the ground
A7sus4 A7 F#m7 B7
I pick myself up, dust myself off
Em7 A7 D
Start all over again
Em7 A7 D7M Bm7
Don't lose your confidence if you slip
C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
Be grateful for a pleasant trip
A7sus4 A7 F#m7 B7
And pick yourself up, dust yourself off
Em7 A7 D
And start all over again
E A9 E
Work like a soul inspired
G G/F# Em7 B7 E
'til the battle of the day is won
G C G A
You may be sick and tired
E7 A A7
But stick til the job is done
Em7 A7 D7M Bm7
Will you remember the famous men
C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
Who had to fall to rise again
A4/7 A7 F#m7 B7
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off
Em7 A7 D
And start all over again
E A9 E
Work like a soul inspired
G G/F# Em7 B7 E
'til the battle of the day is won
G C G A
You may be sick and tired
E7 A A7
But stick til the job is done
Em7 A7 D7M Bm7
Will you remember the famous men
C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm5-/7 E7
Who had to fall to rise again
A7sus4 A7 Em7
So take a deep breath
A7 Gdim B7 Cdim B7 A4/7 A7
Pick yourself up dust yourself off
Em7 A7 D
Start all over again
How to play Pick Yourself Up
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em7. 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.