Other arrangements of Upside Down
Pick a learning view.
(Dm)An gels watch ing o ver me with smiles up on their face
’cause (Gm)I have made it through this far in an un for giv ing place.
It (Dm)feels some times this hill’s too steep for a girl like me to climb.
But (Gm)I must knock those thoughts right down.
I do it in my own time.
I don’t care.
(Care, care.) I’m half way there.
(No where.) On a road that leads me straight to who knows where.
(CN.C.)I tell you (Dm)what, (I tell you what.) what I have (A)found.
(What I have found.) That I’m no (Gm)fool, (That I’m no fool.) I’m just up side (Dm)down.
(Just up side down.) I ain’t got no cares.
(Ain’t got no cares.) I ain’t got no (A)rules.
(Ain’t got no rules.) I think I (Gm)like (I think I like.) liv ing up side (Dm)down.
(Liv ing up side down.)
(Dm)Watch ing peo ple scur ry by, rush ing to and fro.
Oh, this (Gm)world is such a cra zy place it’s all a bout the go, go, go.
(Dm)Some times life can taste so sweet, when you slow it down.
You (Gm)start to see the world a tle ’rent ly when you turn it up side down.
I don’t care.
(Care, care.) I’m half way there.
(No where.) And I’m just soak ing up the ic in the air
(CN.C.)I tell you (Dm)what, (I tell you what.) what I have (A)found.
(What I have found.) That I’m no (Gm)fool, (That I’m no fool.) I’m just up side (Dm)down.
(Just up side down.) I ain’t got no cares.
(Ain’t got no cares.) I ain’t got no (A)rules.
(Ain’t got no rules.) I think I (Gm)like (I think I like.) liv ing up side (Dm)down.
(Liv ing up side down.)
down.)
(Whoa, whoa, whoa.) You got ta slow it down.
(A)(Yeah, yeah, yeah.) But then you pick it up.
(Gm)(Whoa, yeah, yeah, yeah, whoa.) Come on and try a lit tle (Dm)top zy turv ey, back to front the right way round.
Take it slow, slow, slow.
(You got ta pick it up.) (A)Yeah, yeah, yeah.
(See you slow it down.) (Gm)Yo, yo, yo.
(Tell me some thing, (Dm)some thing.)
(CN.C.)I tell you (Dm)what, (I tell you what.) what I have (A)found.
(What I have found.) That I’m no (Gm)fool, (That I’m no fool.) I’m just up side (Dm)down.
(Just up side down.) I ain’t got no cares.
(Ain’t got no cares.) I ain’t got no (A)rules.
(Ain’t got no rules.) I think I (Gm)like (I think I like.) liv ing up side (Dm)down.
(Liv ing up side down.) I tell you what, (I tell you what.) what I have (A)found.
(What I have found.) That I’m no (Gm)fool, (That I’m no fool.) I’m just up side (Dm)down.
(Just up side down.) I ain’t got no cares.
(Ain’t got no cares.) I ain’t got no (A)rules.
(Ain’t got no rules.) I think I (Gm)like (I think I like.) liv ing up side (Dm)down.
(Liv ing up side down.) I tell you what, (I tell you down.)
Upside Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 248 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Upside Down”
- Can I sing "Upside Down" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Upside Down" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in D, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith in?
- The backing track is in D at 248 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Upside Down" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Upside Down"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Upside Down", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Upside Down" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Upside Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Upside Down"?
- "Upside Down" was originally performed by Paloma Faith. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Paloma Faith are available?
- Other accompaniments by Paloma Faith: "Crybaby", "Just Be", "Just Be". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Upside Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Upside Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Upside Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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