Up Where We Belong

by Joe Cocker
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Lyrics

(D)Who

(A)knows what to (G)mor row brings;

in a (D)world,

(A)few hearts sur (G)vive?

All I (D)know

is the (G)way I feel;

when it’s (D)real,

I keep (D7)it a live.

The (Em7)road

is (A)long.

There are (D)moun tains (D)in our

way,

but we (C)climb them a step

ev ’ry (A)day.

Love, lift us (D)up where we be long,

(Bm)where the (Em)ea gles cry

on a (C)moun

tain (G)high.

Love, lift us (D)up where we be long,

(Bm)far from the (Em)world we know;

up where the (F#)clear winds (Bm)blow.

(D)Some

(A)hang on to (G)“used to be,”

live their (D)lives

(A)look ing be (G)hind.

All we (D)have

is the (G)here and now;

all our (D)life,

I out (D7)there to find.

The (Em7)road

is (A)long.

There are (D)moun tains (D)in our

way,

but we (C)climb them a step

ev ’ry (A)day.

Love, lift us (D)up where we be long,

(Bm)where the (Em)ea gles cry

on a (C)moun

tain (G)high.

Love, lift us (D)up where we be long,

(Bm)far from the (Em)world we know;

up where the (F#)clear winds (Bm)blow.

(G)clear winds (A)blow.

(F)Time

goes (C)by,

(Eb)no time to cry,

(Db)life’s you and (Ab)I,

a (Bb)live,

to (Fm7)day.

Love, lift us (Eb)up where we be long,

where the (Fm)ea gles cry,

on a (Db)moun tain high.

Love, lift us (Eb)up where we be long

(Cm)far from the (Fm)world we know;

where the (G)clear winds (Cm)blow.

Love, lift us (Eb)up where we be long,

where the (Fm)ea gles cry,

on a (Db)moun tain high.

Love, lift us (Eb)up where we be long

(Cm)far from the (Fm)world we know;

where the (G)clear winds (Cm)blow.

Up Where We Belong — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 72 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Up Where We Belong

Can I learn "Up Where We Belong" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Up Where We Belong" with hands-separate practice in D at 72 BPM.
What key is "Up Where We Belong" by Joe Cocker played in?
Up Where We Belong is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Up Where We Belong"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Up Where We Belong" 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 Where We Belong"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Up Where We Belong"?
"Up Where We Belong" was originally performed by Joe Cocker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Up Where We Belong"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: A, Ab, Abm, Abm6, Bb, Bm, C, Cm, +13 more.
What other songs by Joe Cocker can I play here?
Try "With a Little Help from My Friends", "A Song for You", "You Can Leave Your Hat On". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Up Where We Belong"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Up Where We Belong" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Up Where We Belong"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Up Where We Belong" is in the key of D at 72 BPM.

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