Up, Up And Away

by The Fifth Dimension
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Lyrics

(G)Would you like to ride

in my (F)beau ti ful bal loon?

It (Bb)Would you like to glide

in my (Ab)beau ti ful bal loon?

We could float a mong the stars to geth er, (Gb)you and I,

for (Ab9)we can fly!

(We can fly!)

(A)Up, up and a way,

my (D)beau ti ful, my (G)beau ti ful bal (A)loon!

The (G)world’s a nic er place

in my (F)beau ti ful bal loon.

It (Bb)wears a nic er face

in my (Ab)beau ti ful bal loon.

We can sing a song and sail a long the (Gb)sil ver sky,

for (Ab9)we can fly!

(We can fly!)

(A)Up, up and a way,

my (D)beau ti ful, my (G)beau ti ful bal (A)loon!

The

Sus pend ed (Em)un der a twi light (Dm7)can o py,

we’ll search the clouds for a star to (Dm7)guide us.

If by some (Gm)chance you find your self (Fm7)lov ing me,

we’ll (Gb)find a cloud to hide us,

(G)keep the moon be side us.

(A)loon!

Up, Up And Away β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Up, Up And Away" by The Fifth Dimension: 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 G, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œUp, Up And Away”

What key is "Up, Up And Away" by The Fifth Dimension played in?
Up, Up And Away is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Up, Up And Away"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Up, Up And Away" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Up, Up And Away"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Up, Up And Away"?
"Up, Up And Away" was originally performed by The Fifth Dimension. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Up, Up And Away"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Ab, Ab9, Bb, Bb7, C, D, Db, +11 more.
What other songs by The Fifth Dimension can I play here?
Try "AQUARIUS/LET THE SUNSHINE IN", "I DIDN'T GET TO SLEEP AT ALL", "LET THE SUNSHINE IN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Up, Up And Away" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Up, Up And Away" by The Fifth Dimension. 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 β€” 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, Up And Away" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Up, Up And Away" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.