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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Up Around The Bend" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Up Around The Bend" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Up Around The Bend" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Up Around The Bend"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Up Around The Bend" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Up Around The Bend"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Up Around The Bend" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.