Ups And Downs
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(Intro) F# C# G# F# C# G#
(Verse)
F#
How did I wind up
C# G#
in this predicament,
F#
feel like all my bones and ligaments,
C# G#
are broken and ripped to shreds,
F# C#
and all the shit inside my head has me,
G# F#
cold and alone, it’s not the first time I’ve felt far,
C# G#
I’ve felt far from home,
F#
and these shoes,
C#
maybe they’ll finally
G# F#
take me somewhere new,
C# G#
miles away from anything that’s
F# C# G#
F#
That's been bringing me down
C# G#
That's been bringing me down
(Chorus)
F#
I’ve seen these ups and downs,
C# F#
and how I’ve really grown to hate this town,
C# F#
flat on my back cause there’s a kink in my neck,
C# G#
from the way that I slept,
F#
it’s been a long one,
C# G#
these ups and downs
F#
(Verse)
F# C#
This road will leave you stranded if you let it,
G# F#
you’ll get lost inside the genetics of poetics,
C#
wondering when and where,
G# F#
exactly how you said it,
C#
you’ll become so cold and
G# F#
numb and infected,
C#
this road wasn’t
G# F# C#
intended for a passerby,
G#
so if you intend on veering,
F# C# G#
let it pass you by
(Chorus)
F#
I’ve seen these ups and downs,
C# F#
and how I’ve really grown to hate this town,
C# F#
flat on my back cause there’s a kink in my neck,
C# G#
from the way that I slept,
F#
it’s been a long one,
C# G#
these ups and downs
(BUILD-UP)
F# C# G# F# C# G#
(BRIDGE)
F# C# G#
I’ve given everything, tossed and turned every dream,
F# C# G#
dragged myself through misery, maybe this will save them,
F# C# G#
and I desperately hope, these words keep you afloat,
F#
because I’m drifting,
C# G# F#
and this life is all I know
C# G# F# C# G#
F#
And this life is all I know
C# G# F# C# G#
(Chorus)
F#
I’ve seen these ups and downs,
C# F#
and how I’ve really grown to hate this town,
C# F#
flat on my back cause there’s a kink in my neck,
C# G#
from the way that I slept,
F#
it’s been a long one,
C# G#
these ups and downs
(OUTRO)
F# C#
G# F#
I’ve seen these ups and downs
C# G# F#
How to play 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 F#. 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.