Upside Down

by Paloma Faith
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(Dm)An gels watch ing o ver me with smiles up on their face

Oh, ’cause (Gm)I have made it through this far in an un for giv ing place.

go, go.

It (Dm)feels some times this hill’s too steep for a girl like me to climb.

But (Gm)I to must the knock those lit thoughts diff right down.

when I do it in my own time.

I don’t care.

(Care, care.) I’m half way there.

(No where.) And On a road that leads me straight mag ic 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.

It (Dm)Some times life can taste so sweet, a when you slow it down.

You (Gm)start to see the world a lit tle diff ’rent ly when you turn it 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 mag ic to 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key G, 248 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith in?
The backing track is in G 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.

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