What key is "Coming Up" in?

"Coming Up" by Paul McCartney is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Coming Up" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Coming Up" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Coming Up" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?

Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You want a love

to last for ev er,

one that will nev er

fade a way.

I want to help you with your prob (C)lem, stick a round, I (C)say.

with me.

It’s Com ing (G)up,

it’s com ing (D)up,

yeah,

it’s com ing (G)up

like a flow er,

it’s com ing (Em)up,

for you I (Fdim7)say.

Oo.

You want a friend

you can re ly on, one who will nev er fade a way.

And if you’re search ing

for an an (C)swer, stick a round, I (C)say.

with me.

It’s com ing (G)up,

it’s com ing (D)up,

yeah,

it’s com ing (G)up,

like a flow er,

it’s com ing (Em)up,

for you yeah.

(Fdim7)me.

Oo.

(C)Com ing (D)up,

(C)com ing (D)up.

(C)Com ing (G)up,

com ing (D)up,

I (Fdim)say,

com ing (G)up

like a flow er,

com ing (D)up,

I (D)feel it in my (D)bones.

You want a bet ter kind of fu ture,

one that ev ’ry one can share.

You’re not a lone, we all could use it,

stick a round,

we’re near ly there.

It’s com ing (G)up,

com ing (D)up,

ev ’ry (Fdim7)where.

It’s com ing (G)up

like a flow er,

com ing (D)up,

for all to (Fdim)share.

It’s com ing (G)up,

yeah,

com ing (D)up,

an y (Fdim)way.

It’s com ing (G)up

like a flow er,

com ing (D)up.

Coming Up by Paul McCartney

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Coming Up”

What key is "Coming Up" in?: "Coming Up" by Paul McCartney is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Coming Up" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Coming Up" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Coming Up" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?: Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.