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Got ta get up, got ta get out, (D)got ta get home be fore the (Ab)morn (G)ing (C)comes.
What if I’m (Eb)late?
Got a big day, (D)got ta get home be fore the (Ab)sun (G)comes (D)up.
Up and a way, got a big day.
(E7)Sor ry, can’t stay.
I (Bb)got ta run, (A7)run, yeah.
Got ta get home, pick up the phone, (E7)got ta let the peo ple know I’m (Bb)gon na be late.
1.There was a time, when we could dance un til a (C)quar ter to ten.
We nev er thought it would (C)end then.
We nev er thought it would (C)end.
We used to car ry on and drink and do the (C)rock and roll.
We nev er thought we’d get (C)old er.
We nev er thought it’d grow (C)cold, but (Ab)now...
Got ta get up, got ta get out, (D)got ta get home be fore the (Ab)morn (G)ing (C)comes.
What if I’m (Eb)late?
Got a big day, (D)got ta get home be fore the (Ab)sun (G)comes (D)up.
Up and a way, got a big day.
(E7)Sor ry, can’t stay.
I (Bb)got ta run, (A7)run, yeah.
Got ta get home, pick up the phone, (E7)got ta let the peo ple know I’m (Bb)gon na be late.
1.There was a time, when we could dance un til a (C)quar ter to ten.
We nev er thought it would (C)end then.
We nev er thought it would (C)end.
We used to car ry on and drink and do the (C)rock and roll.
We nev er thought we’d get (C)old er.
We nev er thought it’d grow (C)cold, but (Ab)now...
Got ta get up, got ta get out, (D)got ta get home be fore the (Ab)morn (G)ing (C)comes.
What if I’m (Eb)late?
Got a big day, (D)got ta get home be fore the (Ab)sun (G)comes (D)up.
Up and a way, got a big day.
(E7)Sor ry, can’t stay.
I (Bb)got ta run, (A7)run, yeah.
Got ta get home, pick up the phone, (E7)got ta let the peo ple know I’m (Bb)gon na be late.
Gotta Get Up — Simple Sheet Music
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"Gotta Get 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Gotta Get Up”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Gotta Get 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 "Gotta Get Up" by Harry Nilsson played in?
- Gotta Get Up is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gotta Get Up"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Gotta Get Up" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Gotta Get Up"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Gotta Get Up"?
- "Gotta Get Up" was originally performed by Harry Nilsson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Gotta Get Up"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, A7, Ab, Bb, C, C#dim, D, Dm, +5 more.
- What other songs by Harry Nilsson can I play here?
- Try "WITHOUT HER", "REMEMBER", "THE LORD MUST BE IN NEW YORK CITY". 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 "Gotta Get Up". Key of C, 120 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.