The Only Way Is Up

by Yazz
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Lyrics

We’ve been bro ken (C5)down

to the (F)low est turn.

Been on the bot tom line;

I’ll (F)sure ain’t no fun.

But, if (C5)we should be e vic ted,

Ah from our homes,

we’ll just (C5)move some where else

and (F)still car ry on.

Oh, (hold on,) hold on, (hold on,) hold on.

Ooh,

oh, ba by.

(Hold on,) hold on, (hold on).

Ooh,

oh.

The on ly way is (C)up,

ba by,

for (F)you and me now.

The on ly way is (C)up,

ba by,

for (F)you and me now.

Now we may not (C5)know

where next (F)meal com ing from,

but with

by my

I’ll (F)face what to come.

Oh (C5)boy, I wan thank

yeah, for (F)lov me this way.

Things may (C5)be a tle hard now but we’ll find a er day.

Oh, (hold on,) hold on, (hold on,) hold on.

Ooh,

oh, ba by.

(Hold on,) hold on, (hold on).

Ooh,

oh.

The on ly way is (C)up,

ba by,

for (F)you and me now.

The on ly way is (C)up,

ba by,

for (F)you and me now.

(Hold on,) hold on, (hold on,) hold on.

Hey.

(Hold on,) hold on, (hold on,) won’t be long,

no, no, (F)no.

The on ly way is (C)up,

ba by,

for (F)you and me now.

The on ly way is (C)up,

ba by,

for (F)you and me now.

The on ly way is

The Only Way Is Up — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "The Only Way Is Up" by Yazz. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 118 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Only Way Is Up”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "The Only Way Is Up" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "The Only Way Is Up".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Only Way Is Up" by Yazz in?
The backing track is in C at 118 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Only Way Is Up" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Only Way Is Up"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Only Way Is Up", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Only Way Is Up" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Only Way Is Up"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Only Way Is Up"?
"The Only Way Is Up" was originally performed by Yazz. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "The Only Way Is Up" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "The Only Way Is Up" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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