Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Down Is The New Up

Chords

4.740 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

it's probably not 100% but it sounds great anyways
suggestions would be good....always lookin to improve
intro
          Em    G    A       B    D   BX2
EmGet yourself together
GLet Athe lBight pour inD  B  
EmPour yourself a hot bath, Gpour AyourBself a drinkD  B  
EmNothing's gonna happen GwithouAt a BwarningD  B  
ADown is C#the Anew GupD  
AWhat is up, C#buttAercGupD  
AmDown is Gmthe Amnew Cmup, is Amthe Cmnew D#mupDm  
   Em       Esus2(Riff)A-|-5-6-7-9-7-   X2
        Em   Esus2(R)           EmEmsus2  (R)
Your services           are not required
            Em   Esus2(R)                EmEmsus2  (R)
Your future's bleak,      you're so last week
EmLadies and gentlemen, GwithAout a Bsafety netD  B  
EmI shall now perform a G18A0 Bflip-flopD  B  
EmI shall now amputate, GI sAhall Bnow contortD  B  
Because Adown is C#the Anew GupD  
AWhat if I just C#flipA-floGpped?D  
AmDown is Gmthe Amnew Cmup
AmDown is Gmthe Amnew Cmup
AmDown is Gmthe Amnew Cmup, is Amthe Cmnew D#mupDm  
   Em       Esus2(Riff)A-|-5-6-7-9-7-   X2
                 Em   Esus2(R)
You're on Candid Camera
                 Em   Esus2(R)
The chink in your armor
          Em   Esus2(R)              Em   Esus2(R)
Topsy turvy town,        topsy turvy town
                 Em   Esus2(R)
Shake your pockets out
                  Em   Esus2(R)
Pass it on, pass it down
          Em   Esus2(R)             Em   Esus2(R)
Topsy turvy town,       topsy turvy town

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Down Is The New Up

by Radiohead

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D#m

Esus2

it's probably not 100% but it sounds great anyways

suggestions would be good....always lookin to improve

intro

Em G A B D B

Get yourself together

G A B D B

Let the light pour in

Em G A B D B

Pour yourself a hot bath, pour yourself a drink

Em G A B D B

Nothing's gonna happen without a warning

A C# A G D

Down is the new up

A C# A G D

What is up, buttercup

Am Gm Am Cm Am Cm D#m Dm

Down is the new up, is the new up

Em Esus2

(Riff)A-|-5-6-7-9-7- X2

Em Esus2 Em

(R) Emsus2 (R)

Your services are not required

Em Esus2 Em

(R) Emsus2 (R)

Your future's bleak, you're so last week

Em G A B D B

Ladies and gentlemen, without a safety net

Em G A B D B

I shall now perform a 180 flip-flop

Em G A B D B

I shall now amputate, I shall now contort

A C# A G D

Because down is the new up

A C# A G D

What if I just flip-flopped?

Am Gm Am Cm

Down is the new up

Am Gm Am Cm

Down is the new up

Am Gm Am Cm Am Cm D#m Dm

Down is the new up, is the new up

Em Esus2

(Riff)A-|-5-6-7-9-7- X2

Em Esus2

(R)

You're on Candid Camera

Em Esus2

(R)

The chink in your armor

Em Esus2 Em Esus2

(R) (R)

Topsy turvy town, topsy turvy town

Em Esus2

(R)

Shake your pockets out

Em Esus2

(R)

Pass it on, pass it down

Em Esus2 Em Esus2

(R) (R)

Topsy turvy town, topsy turvy town

About Down Is The New Up Chords by Radiohead

Learn how to play Down Is The New Up by Radiohead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Down Is The New Up chords”, “Down Is The New Up guitar chords”, or “Radiohead Down Is The New Up 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 Down Is The New Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Down Is The New Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, G, A, B, D, C#.

FAQ — Down Is The New Up by Radiohead

How do I play "Down Is The New Up" by Radiohead on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Down Is The New Up" by Radiohead on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Down Is The New Up" by Radiohead free?

Yes. The chords for "Down Is The New Up" by Radiohead are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Down Is The New Up" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Down Is The New Up" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Down Is The New Up"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Down Is The New Up" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Down Is The New Up" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Down Is The New Up" by Radiohead with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Radiohead below.

What key is "Down Is The New Up" in?

The chords for "Down Is The New Up" show the original chord names (including Em, G, A, B, D, C#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.