The Ups And Downs
View chords used in this chart
b - bend string up to next indicated note.
r - release bend back to next indicated note.
h - hammer onto the next indicated note
x - muted rake across indicated strings
Verse 1 (just rhythm guitar, voice, and snare drum):
G C D
I've been cheating on you ever since we broke up
G C D
I've been dreaming about you ever since I woke up
G C D
And now my hearing's disappearing ever since you spoke up
Prechorus:
Emi E Eb D C
I'll devise a plot... to break your heart
Ami D
Think up a plan that I'll never carry out
Emi E Eb D C
What's wrong with you?
Ami D
Tell me now, what should I do?
Chorus:
G C
Don't let me down
B7 Emi D G
I couldn't take much more of your love
Riff on G:
G A Bmi
e----------------------------------------------------------
B----------------------------------------------------------
G----------------------------------------------------------
D---5---4-4---5-4--4-4-------------------------------------
A----------------------------------------------------------
E---3---5-5---7-7--7-7-------------------------------------
Verse 2
Prechorus 2
Chorus 2
Chorus 3
Chorus 4
Guitar melody outtro:
G Ami Bmi
e----------------------------------------------------------
B---8---8-10-7---------------------------------------------
G-----7--------7-------------------------------------------
D----------------9---------------9-9-----------------------
A------------------10-9---10-9-7---------------------------
E----------------------------------------------------------
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How to play The Ups And Downs
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 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.