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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Up Around The Bend" by Creedence Clearwater Revival: 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, 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Up Around The Bend" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Up Around The Bend" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. 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 "Up Around The Bend" 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 "Up Around The Bend" 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.