Other arrangements of Up Around The Bend
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Up Around The Bend" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 126 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 “Up Around The Bend”
- Why does "Up Around The Bend" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Up Around The Bend".
- What key is "Up Around The Bend" by Creedence Clearwater Revival played in?
- Up Around The Bend 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 "Up Around The Bend"?
- The arrangement plays at 126 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Up Around The Bend" 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 "Up Around The Bend"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Up Around The Bend"?
- "Up Around The Bend" was originally performed by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Up Around The Bend"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival can I play here?
- Try "HEY, TONIGHT", "SUSIE-Q", "FORTUNATE SON". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Up Around The Bend"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Up Around The Bend".
- Can I see all the notes in "Up Around The Bend"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 126 BPM.


