Up Where We Belong (From An Officer And A Gentleman)

by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes

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Lyrics

(D)Who

knows what to (G)mor row brings

(Gm)in a (D)world

few hearts sur (G)vive?

(Gm)All I (D)know

is the (G)way I feel;

(Gm)when it’s (D)real,

I (D)keep it a (G)live.

The (Em)road

is (A)long.

There are (D)moun tains (D)in

our (G)way,

but we (C)climb

a step ev ’ry (A)day.

Love lift us (D)up where we be (G)long,

(Bm)where (Em)the ea gles (D)cry

on a (C)moun

tain (G)high.

Love lift us (D)up where we be (G)long,

far (Bm7)from the (Em)world we know, up where the (F#7)clear winds (Bm)blow.

(D)Some

hang on to (G)“used to be”,

(Gm)live their (D)lives

look ing be (G)hind.

(Gm)All we (D)have

is the (G)here and now;

(Gm)all our (D)life

I (D)out there to (G)find.

The (Em)road

is (A)long.

There are (D)moun tains (D)in

our (G)way,

but we (C)climb

a step ev ’ry (A)day.

Love lift us (D)up where we be (G)long,

(Bm)where (Em)the ea gles (D)cry

on a (C)moun

tain (G)high.

Love lift us (D)up where we be (G)long,

far (Bm7)from the (Em)world we know, up where the (F#7)clear winds (Bm)blow.

(G)clear winds blow.

(F)Time

goes (C)by,

(Eb)no time to (Bb)cry,

(Db)life’s you and (Ab)I,

a (Bb7)live

to day.

Love lift us (Eb)up where we be (Ab)long,

(Cm7)where the (Fm)ea gles cry

on a (Db)moun

tain (Ab)high.

Love lift us (Eb)up where we be (Ab)long,

far (Cm7)from the (Fm)world we know,

where the (G7)clear winds (Cm)blow.

Love lift us (Eb)up where we be (Ab)long,

(Cm7)where the (Fm)ea gles cry

on a (Db)moun

tain (Ab)high.

Love lift us (Eb)up where we be (Ab)long,

far (Cm7)from the (Fm)world we know,

where the (G7)clear winds (Cm)blow.

(G7)clear winds (Cm)blow.

Up Where We Belong (From An Officer And A Gentleman) by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Up Where We Belong (From An Officer And A Gentleman)” by Joe Cocker and Jennifer Warnes in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Up Where We Belong (From An Officer And A Gentleman)" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Up Where We Belong (From An Officer And A Gentleman)"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.