Uptight

by Stevie Wonder

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(D)Ba by, ev ’ry thing is all right, (D)up tight, out of sight.

(D)Ba by, ev ’ry thing is all right, (D)up tight, out of sight.

I’m a (D)poor man’s son from a cross the rail road tracks.

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The (D)on ly shirt I own is hang (C)av in’ on my back.

But I’m (D)foot the en vy of ev ’ry (C)sin gle guy since I’m (D)ty the ap ple of I’m my (C)poor girl’s eye.

When we (D)go out step ping on the town.

(C)mon for a while, but my (C)mon ey’s low and my er make suit’s ba out of style.

But it’s (D)all right if my clothes aren’t new, out of sight be cause my (C)heart is true.

She says, (D)“Ba by, ev ’ry thing is all right, (D)up tight, out (C)out of sight.”

(D)Ba by, ev ’ry thing is all right, (D)up tight, clean out of sight.

She’s a (D)pearl of a girl, I guess that’s (C)what you might say.

I (D)guess her folks brought her up that way.

The right (D)side of the tracks, she was (C)born and raised in a (D)great big old house full of (C)but lers and maids.

She says (D)Ba by, ev ’ry thing is all right, (D)up tight, way out of sight.

(D)Ba by, ev ’ry thing is all right, (D)up tight, way out of sight.

Uptight by Stevie Wonder — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Uptight” by Stevie Wonder 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 132 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 "Uptight" 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 "Uptight"?
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.