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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Coming Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Coming Up" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Coming Up" is in D.
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.
Does "Coming Up" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Coming Up" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Coming Up"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.