A Wonderful Time Up There

by Pat Boone
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Lyrics

Lis ten, ev ’ry bod y, ’cause I’m talk ing to you.

You Je sus is the on ly one to (D)car ry you through.

Now, you (G)bet ter get you read y, for I’m tell ing you why: ’Cause Je sus is a com ing from His (G)throne on high.

We’re Man y are the wea ry and the lone that and sad; they’re gon na wish they had n’t done the (D)things they had.

(G)How’re you gon na feel a bout the things He’ll say (A9)on that (D13)judg ment (G)day?

(G7)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na have re li gion in glo ry, (C7)ev ’ry bod y’s gon na be sing ing that sto ry, (G7)ev ’ry bod y’s gon na have a won der ful time up (D)there.

Oh, glo ry, hal le lu jah!

(G7)Broth er, there’s a reck on ing a com ing in the morn ing; (C7)bet ter get you read y, ’cause I’m giv ing you the warn ing.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na have a (D)won der ful time up (G)there.

Now, Lis ten here, my sis ter, we’re not leav ing you out.

The may not be a preach er, but you (D)sing you and shout.

Now, you (G)What’s the use to wor ry if you’ve been if re deemed?

’Cause Heav en’s e ven bet ter than a (G)mi ser dreamed.

We’re Think a bout the trou ble you could save that some soul; they’re tell them what to do to reach the (D)shin ing goal.

(G)Sure ly you can show them how to find the light, (A9)make the (D13)whole thing (G)right.

(G7)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na have re li gion in glo ry, (C7)ev ’ry bod y’s gon na be sing ing that sto ry, (G7)ev ’ry bod y’s gon na have a won der ful time up (D)there.

Oh, glo ry, hal le lu jah!

(G7)Broth er, there’s a reck on ing a com ing in the morn ing; (C7)bet ter get you read y, ’cause I’m giv ing you the warn ing.

(G)Ev ’ry bod y’s gon na have a (D)won der ful time up (G)there.

Now, (G)there.

A Wonderful Time Up There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Wonderful Time Up There" by Pat Boone: 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 G, 144 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Wonderful Time Up There”

What key is "A Wonderful Time Up There" by Pat Boone played in?
A Wonderful Time Up There is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Wonderful Time Up There"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Wonderful Time Up There" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Wonderful Time Up There"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Wonderful Time Up There"?
"A Wonderful Time Up There" was originally performed by Pat Boone. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Wonderful Time Up There"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A9, C, C7, D, D7, Ddom, Edim7, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Pat Boone can I play here?
Try "THE EXODUS SONG", "FRIENDLY PERSUASION", "FRIENDLY PERSUASION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Wonderful Time Up There" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Wonderful Time Up There" by Pat Boone. 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 "A Wonderful Time Up There" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "A Wonderful Time Up There" 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.