Upside Down

by Jack Johnson
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Lyrics

(E)Who’s to say

what’s im pos si ble?

But (F#m)they for got

this world keeps spin nin’.

And with (E)each new day

I can feel a change in (F#m)ev ’ry thing.

And as the sur face breaks, re (E)flec tions fade.

But in some ways ’ry they re (F#m)main the same.

And as my mind be gins to be (E)spread its wings,

there’s no stop ping cu ri (F#m)os i ty.

I wan na turn the whole thing (E)up side (F#m)down.

I’ll find the (B)things they say just (E)can’t be found.

I’ll share this (B)love I find with (E)ev ’ry one.

We’ll sing and (B)dance to Moth er (E)Na ture’s songs.

I don’t want this (B)feel in’ to go a way.

This world keeps (B)spin nin’ and there’s (G#m7)no

time to waste.

Well, it all

keeps (A)spin nin’, spin nin’, (B)round and round and (E)up side (F#m)down.

Who’s to say what’s (B)im pos si ble and (E)can’t be found?

I don’t want this (B)feel in’ to go a way.

Please don’t go a way.

Please don’t go a way.

Please don’t go a way.

Is (A)this how it’s sup (F#m)posed to be?

Is (F#m)this how it’s sup (A)posed to be?

Upside Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson: 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 E, 95 BPM.

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

About “Upside Down”

What key is "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson played in?
Upside Down is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Upside Down"?
The arrangement plays at 95 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Upside Down" 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 "Upside Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Upside Down"?
"Upside Down" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Upside Down"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, E, F#m, F#m7, G#m7.
What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Upside Down" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Upside Down" by Jack Johnson. 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 "Upside Down" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Upside Down" 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.