Up Around The Bend

by Creedence Clearwater Revival
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Lyrics

There’s a place up a head, and I’m go in’ just as fast as my feet can fly.

Come a way, come a way if you’re go in’, leave the sink in’ ship be hind.

(F)Come on the (C)ris in’ wind,

we’re (F)go in’ up a (C)round the bend,

ooh.

Bring a song and a smile for the ban jo, bet ter get while the get tin’s good.

Hitch a ride to the end of the high way where the ne ons a turn to wood.

(F)Come on the (C)ris in’ wind,

we’re (F)go in’ up a (C)round the bend,

ooh.

You can pon der per pet u al mo tion, fix your mind on a crys tal day.

Al ways time for a good con ver sa tion, there’s an ear for a what tal day.

you say.

Up Around The Bend by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Up Around The Bend”

What key is "Up Around The Bend" in?
"Up Around The Bend" by Creedence Clearwater Revival is in the key of C with a tempo of 126 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Up Around The Bend" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Up Around The Bend" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Up Around The Bend"?
This arrangement of "Up Around The Bend" uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Up Around The Bend" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.