Further On Up The Road

by Eric Clapton
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Lyrics

Fur ther on up the (G7)road

some bod y’s gon na hurt you like you hurt me.

Fur ther on up the (C7)road

some bod y’s gon na hurt you (G7)like you hurt me.

Fur ther (D7)on up the road,

ba by, just you wait and (G7)see.

too.

Now you’re laugh in’, pret ty (G7)ba by;

pret ty soon you’re gon na be cry in’.

Now you’re laugh (C7)in’, pret ty ba by; pret ty soon you’re gon na be (G7)cry in’.

Fur ther (D7)on up the road,

you’ll find out I was n’t (G7)ly in’.

Fur ther on up the (G7)road.

Fur ther on up the road.

Fur ther on up the (C7)road.

Fur ther on up the (G7)road.

Fur ther on up the (D7)road

(C7)you’re gon na find out I was n’t ly (G7)in’.

Further On Up The Road — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Further On Up The Road" by Eric Clapton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Further On Up The Road”

Can I learn "Further On Up The Road" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Further On Up The Road" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
What key is "Further On Up The Road" by Eric Clapton played in?
Further On Up The Road 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 "Further On Up The Road"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Further On Up The Road" 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 "Further On Up The Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Further On Up The Road"?
"Further On Up The Road" was originally performed by Eric Clapton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Eric Clapton can I play here?
Try "RUNNING ON FAITH", "BELIEVE IN LIFE", "MY FATHER'S EYES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Further On Up The Road"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Further On Up The Road" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Further On Up The Road"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Further On Up The Road" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.