Upside Down

by Paloma Faith
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Lyrics

(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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Upside Down" by Paloma Faith as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 248 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Upside Down" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Upside Down" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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