Coming Up

by Paul McCartney
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Coming Up" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Coming Up”

Can I play "Coming Up" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Coming Up" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Coming Up" by Paul McCartney played in?
Coming Up is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Coming Up"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Coming Up" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Coming Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Coming Up"?
"Coming Up" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Coming Up"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Coming Up" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Coming Up"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Coming Up" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.