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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Coming Up" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Coming Up"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Coming Up". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.