The Way Up
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Intro
Ab Db Ab Db Ab Db Ab Db
[Verso 1]
Ab Db Ab Db
The way down is the way up
Fm Db Ab Db
And the hard times are where you find the good stuff
Ab Db Ab Db
When you're poured out, you're a full cup
Fm Db Ab Db
Yeah, the way down is the way up
[Verso 2]
Db Ebm Db
It's a million dollar view when you've lost it all
Ebm Db
'Cause the maker of the mountain is the grace in the fall
Ab
And there's gold in the dirt in this dark valley ground
Eb
Where bearing a cross is wearing a crown
Db Ebm Db
No more living to die when you're dying to live
Ebm Db
You give what you get and you get what you give
Ab
At the end of the day every day's gotta end
Eb
For a new one to begin
[Refrão]
Ab Db Ab Db
The way down is the way up
Fm Db Ab Db
And the hard times are where you find the good stuff
Ab Db Ab Db
When you're poured out, you're a full cup
Fm Db Ab Db
Yeah, the way down is the way up
[Verso 3]
Db Ebm Db
There's joy in the sorrow peace in pain
Ebm Db
Yeah, the beauty of the rainbow's cause of the rain
Ab
And the sweetest of songs come from torn open hearts
Eb
And the break in the bone becomes the strongest part
Db Ebm Db
You have what you want when you want what you have
Ebm Db
You give love away and it's what you get back
Ab
When the world's upside down gotta stand on your head
Eb
And remember don't forget
[Refrão]
Ab Db Ab Db
The way down is the way up
Fm Db Ab Db
And the hard times are where you find the good stuff
Ab Db Ab Db
When you're poured out, you're a full cup
Fm Db Ab Db
Yeah, the way down is the way up
Fm Db Ab
Yeah, the way down is the way up
Ab Db Ab Db Ab Db Ab Db
Ab Db Ab Db Fm Db Ab Fm Db Ab
How to play The Way 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 Ab. 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.