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Up Around The Bend

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Up Around The Bend chords
D
e|-----10----------------10----------|  *
B|--------10----10----------10----10-|
G|---11------11-------11-------11----|
D|-0----------------0----------------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------|
A
e|-----5--------| *
B|-------5---5--|
G|---6-----6----|
D|--------------|
A|-0------------|
E|--------------|
D
e|-----10----------|  *
B|--------10----10-|
G|---11------11----|
D|-0---------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------| repeat
DThere’s a place up ahead and I’m goin, just as Afast as my A7feet can Dfly
DCome away, come away if you’re goin, leave the Asinkin A7ship beDhind.
GCome on the Drisin Awind, we’re Ggoin up aDround the Abend.
Ooh!
DBring a song and a smile for the banjo, better Aget while the A7gettins Dgood,
Hitch a Dride to the end of the highway where the Aneons A7turn to Dwood.
GCome on the Drisin Awind, we’re Ggoin up aDround the Abend.
Oooh!
DYou can ponder perpetual motion, fix your Amind on a A7crystal Dday,
DAlways time for a good conversation, there’s an Aear for A7what you Dsay.
GCome on the Drisin Awind, we’re Ggoin up aDround the Abend.
Yeah!
Oooh!
D
e|-----10----------------10----------|  *
B|--------10----10----------10----10-|
G|---11------11-------11-------11----|
D|-0----------------0----------------|
A|-----------------------------------|
E|-----------------------------------|
A
e|-----5--------| *
B|-------5---5--|
G|---6-----6----|
D|--------------|
A|-0------------|
E|--------------|
D
e|-----10----------|  *
B|--------10----10-|
G|---11------11----|
D|-0---------------|
A|-----------------|
E|-----------------| repeat
G D A   G D A
DCatch a ride to the end of the highway and well Ameet by the A7big red Dtree,
DThere’s a place up ahead and I’m goin, come aAlong, come aA7long with Dme.
GCome on the Drisin Awind, we’re Ggoin up aDround the Abend.
Yeah!
DDo do doo do...  
ADo do doo Ddo...  
DDo do doo do...  
ADo do doo Ddo...  
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The story behind the song

This song calls listeners to a gathering "up around the bend" on the highway, inviting them to join in the excitement. Written by frontman John Fogerty, it was composed and recorded just before the band's 1970 European tour and featured on the album Cosmo's Factory. The song opens with a prominent, high-pitched guitar riff, setting a vibrant tone. It plays like an open invitation to adventure and camaraderie.

AI-written from these sources:Up Around the Bend — Wikipedia ↗Creedence Clearwater Revival — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Up Around The Bend

by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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Up Around The Bend chords

e|-----10----------------10----------| *

B|--------10----10----------10----10-|

G|---11------11-------11-------11----|

D|-0----------------0----------------|

A|-----------------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------|

e|-----5--------| *

B|-------5---5--|

G|---6-----6----|

D|--------------|

A|-0------------|

E|--------------|

e|-----10----------| *

B|--------10----10-|

G|---11------11----|

D|-0---------------|

A|-----------------|

E|-----------------| repeat

D A A7 D

There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin, just as fast as my feet can fly

D A A7 D

Come away, come away if you’re goin, leave the sinkin ship behind.

G D A G D A

Come on the risin wind, we’re goin up around the bend.

Ooh!

D A A7 D

Bring a song and a smile for the banjo, better get while the gettins good,

D A A7 D

Hitch a ride to the end of the highway where the neons turn to wood.

G D A G D A

Come on the risin wind, we’re goin up around the bend.

Oooh!

D A A7 D

You can ponder perpetual motion, fix your mind on a crystal day,

D A A7 D

Always time for a good conversation, there’s an ear for what you say.

G D A G D A

Come on the risin wind, we’re goin up around the bend.

Yeah!

Oooh!

e|-----10----------------10----------| *

B|--------10----10----------10----10-|

G|---11------11-------11-------11----|

D|-0----------------0----------------|

A|-----------------------------------|

E|-----------------------------------|

e|-----5--------| *

B|-------5---5--|

G|---6-----6----|

D|--------------|

A|-0------------|

E|--------------|

e|-----10----------| *

B|--------10----10-|

G|---11------11----|

D|-0---------------|

A|-----------------|

E|-----------------| repeat

G D A G D A

D A A7 D

Catch a ride to the end of the highway and well meet by the big red tree,

D A A7 D

There’s a place up ahead and I’m goin, come along, come along with me.

G D A G D A

Come on the risin wind, we’re goin up around the bend.

Yeah!

Do do doo do...

A D

Do do doo do...

A D

Do do doo do...

Set8

About Up Around The Bend Chords by Creedence Clearwater Revival

Learn how to play Up Around The Bend by Creedence Clearwater Revival with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Up Around The Bend chords”, “Up Around The Bend guitar chords”, or “Creedence Clearwater Revival Up Around The Bend chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Up Around The Bend chords and for experienced players who want accurate Up Around The Bend lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, B, G, A, E, A7.

FAQ — Up Around The Bend by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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What key is "Up Around The Bend" in?

The chords for "Up Around The Bend" show the original chord names (including D, B, G, A, E, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.