Up We Go (acoustic)
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Capo on 3 (or wherever you like)
C G
Here, in a familiar place
Am
We got our heads down
F C
And we pretend its 'cause the night is dark
G
We're running out of space
Am
For us to run around
F
But it's a dead end and moneys tight
Am G
And its been a long time of this
Am F
Something has got to give
C
Everyone here is ready to go
G
It’s been a hard year with nothing to show
Am F
From down this road, it’s only on we go, on we go
C
Everyone here is ready to go
G
It’s been a hard year and I only know
Am F
From down this low, it’s only up we go, up we go
Am, F
C G
Lets get on another flight
Am
Maybe set out to sea
F
Pick up and shake our fist at it
C G
'Cause death is harder to come by
Am
Than it is to breathe
F
When you got to make or break for it
Am G
And its been a long time of this
Am F
Something has got to give
C
Everyone here is ready to go
G
It’s been a hard year with nothing to show
Am F
From down this road, it’s only on we go, on we go
C
Everyone here is ready to go
G
It’s been a hard year and I only know
Am F
From down this low, it’s only up we go, up we go
Am
Nothing gives easy
G
Easy gives nothing
Am F
I’m just trying to keep income coming in
Am
Dawn is bound to break
G
When the night is done
Am F
Always darker days before brighter ones
C
Everyone here is ready to go
G
It’s been a hard year with nothing to show
Am F
From down this road, it’s only on we go, on we go
C
Everyone here is ready to go
G
It’s been a hard year and I only know
Am F C
From down this low, it’s only up we go, up we go
How to play Up We Go (acoustic)
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.