Rise Up

by Andra Day
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Lyrics

You’re the bro ken down and ti red

of it liv ing life on a mer ry go to (G)round; and I you can’t find the fight er,

but I see it in you, so we gon’ walk it out.

Move

moun tains.

We gon’ walk it out and move

moun tains.

And I’ll rise up, I’ll rise like the day.

I’ll rise up, I’ll rise un a fraid.

I’ll rise up

and I’ll do it a thou sand times a gain.

And I’ll rise up

high like the waves.

I’ll rise up in spite of the ache.

I’ll rise up

and I’ll do it a thou sand times a gain

for you,

for you,

(Am)you,

for you.

times a gain

for you,

for you,

(Am)you,

for you.

All we need,

all we (G)need is

hope.

And for that we have each oth er,

and for that we have each oth er,

and

we will rise,

we will rise, we’ll rise

up.

We’ll rise.

I’ll rise up,

rise like the day.

I’ll rise (G)up

in spite of the ache.

I will rise

a thou sand times

a gain.

And we’ll rise up

high like the waves.

We’ll rise up in spite of the ache.

We’ll rise up

and we’ll do it a thou sand times a gain

for you,

for you,

(Am)you,

for you.

(C)(Hm,

hm,

hm,

hm.)

Rise Up — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Rise Up" by Andra Day: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 58 BPM.

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

About “Rise Up”

What key is "Rise Up" by Andra Day played in?
Rise 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 "Rise Up"?
The arrangement plays at 58 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Rise 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 "Rise Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Rise Up"?
"Rise Up" was originally performed by Andra Day. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Rise Up"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Andra Day can I play here?
Try "Rise Up". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Rise Up" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Rise Up" by Andra Day. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Rise Up" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Rise Up" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.