Now playing

Ive Been Up These Steps

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dbmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/58

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 58Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Key: C#  
Tuning: Standard EADGBe
Chords used:
 Bbm- x13321
Fm -  133111
 C#-  x46664
G# -  466544
 Ebm- x68876
F# -  244322
Intro: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm-- x2
Verse 1:
It was the Bbmworst timeFm  
The first C#time
It G#ever went Ebmsour
Things fell
apart too soon
I was so Bbmlet downFm  
I C#learned then
To G#never go Ebmback
I've been once
Only once
Chorus 1:
  F#Never reconEbmnect to me
  F#It's better done
Ebmbetter see whoa
  F#Sinking so I'll
Ebmget out alive
  F#It could be the
Ebmdeath of me Whoa
Interlude: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm- x2
Verse 2:
There's no BbmreasonFm  
to C#hold on
I G#never fall Ebmdown
Cause I never get dizzy
It might Bbmbe better
  FmWhatC#ever It's G#nothing I Ebmcan't
wash my hands of anyhow
Chorus 2:
  F#Never reC#connect to G#me
  F#It's better done
C#better G#see whoa
  F#Sinking so I'll
C#get out aG#live
  F#It could be the
C#death of G#me Whoa
Interlude: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm-- x2
Verse 3:
It's so BbmuselessFm  
So C#useless
The G#burn'll be Ebmthere
I'm not fooling myself
I won't Bbmregret itFm  
ForC#get it
I'll G#never go Ebmback
I'm never coming back
   BbmI've been Fmheld (been C#held)
Held G#down too Ebmlong
It won't hold very long
   BbmI've been Fmheld (been C#held)
Held G#down too Ebmlong
It's nothing that
I can't escape
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Guitar Solo: F#--Ebm-- x4
Guitar 2: Solo
e|-------F#---------|-------Ebm---------|-------F#---------|--------Ebm----------|
B|----------------|----------------|----------------|------------------|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|-------8--------8-|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|-------8--------8-|
A|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6---4-6--6-|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6-6--6-6-6-6-|
E|-2-2-2-4--------|-------6--------|-2-2-2-4--------|------------------|
e|-------F#---------|-------Ebm---------|-------F#---------|-------Ebm----------|
B|----------------|----------------|----------------|-----------------|
G|----------------|----------------|----------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-|
D|----------------|----------------|----------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-|
A|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6---4-6--6-|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-|
E|-2-2-2-4--------|-------6--------|-2-2-2-4--------|-----------------|
Interlude: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm-
Verse 4:
It was the Bbmworst timeFm  
The first C#time
It G#ever went Ebmsour
I've been once
Only once
(Repeat Chorus 2)
Chorus 3:
  F#Never recoEbmnnect to me
  F#It's better done
Ebmbetter see whoa
  F#Never reconEbmnect to me whoa
  F#It could be the
Ebmdeath of me Whoa
Outro: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm(hold)

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 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

Ive Been Up These Steps

by GOB

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bbm

Ebm

Key:

Tuning: Standard EADGBe

Chords used:

Bbm

- x13321

Fm - 133111

- x46664

G# - 466544

Ebm

- x68876

F# - 244322

Intro: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm-- x2

Verse 1:

Bbm Fm

It was the worst time

The first time

G# Ebm

It ever went sour

Things fell

apart too soon

Bbm Fm

I was so let down

I learned then

G# Ebm

To never go back

I've been once

Only once

Chorus 1:

F# Ebm

Never reconnect to me

It's better done

Ebm

better see whoa

Sinking so I'll

Ebm

get out alive

It could be the

Ebm

death of me Whoa

Bbm Fm C# G# Ebm

Interlude: ----- x2

Verse 2:

Bbm Fm

There's no reason

to hold on

G# Ebm

I never fall down

Cause I never get dizzy

Bbm

It might be better

Fm C# G# Ebm

Whatever It's nothing I can't

wash my hands of anyhow

Chorus 2:

F# C# G#

Never reconnect to me

It's better done

C# G#

better see whoa

Sinking so I'll

C# G#

get out alive

It could be the

C# G#

death of me Whoa

Interlude: Bbm-Fm-C#-G#-Ebm-- x2

Verse 3:

Bbm Fm

It's so useless

So useless

G# Ebm

The burn'll be there

I'm not fooling myself

Bbm Fm

I won't regret it

Forget it

G# Ebm

I'll never go back

I'm never coming back

Bbm Fm C#

I've been held (been held)

G# Ebm

Held down too long

It won't hold very long

Bbm Fm C#

I've been held (been held)

G# Ebm

Held down too long

It's nothing that

I can't escape

(Repeat Chorus 2)

Guitar Solo: F#--Ebm-- x4

Guitar 2: Solo

F# Ebm F# Ebm

e|----------------|----------------|----------------|------------------|

B|----------------|----------------|----------------|------------------|

G|----------------|----------------|----------------|-------8--------8-|

D|----------------|----------------|----------------|-------8--------8-|

A|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6---4-6--6-|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6-6--6-6-6-6-|

E|-2-2-2-4--------|-------6--------|-2-2-2-4--------|------------------|

F# Ebm F# Ebm

e|----------------|----------------|----------------|-----------------|

B|----------------|----------------|----------------|-----------------|

G|----------------|----------------|----------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-|

D|----------------|----------------|----------------|-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-8-|

A|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6---4-6--6-|---------1-4--4-|-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6-|

E|-2-2-2-4--------|-------6--------|-2-2-2-4--------|-----------------|

Bbm Fm C# G# Ebm

Interlude: -----

Verse 4:

Bbm Fm

It was the worst time

The first time

G# Ebm

It ever went sour

I've been once

Only once

(Repeat Chorus 2)

Chorus 3:

F# Ebm

Never reconnect to me

It's better done

Ebm

better see whoa

F# Ebm

Never reconnect to me whoa

It could be the

Ebm

death of me Whoa

Bbm Fm C# G#

Outro: ----Ebm(hold)

About Ive Been Up These Steps Chords by GOB

Learn how to play Ive Been Up These Steps by GOB with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Ive Been Up These Steps chords”, “Ive Been Up These Steps guitar chords”, or “GOB Ive Been Up These Steps 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 Ive Been Up These Steps chords and for experienced players who want accurate Ive Been Up These Steps lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#, Bbm, Fm, G, Ebm, F.

FAQ — Ive Been Up These Steps by GOB

How do I play "Ive Been Up These Steps" by GOB on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Ive Been Up These Steps" by GOB 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 "Ive Been Up These Steps" by GOB free?

Yes. The chords for "Ive Been Up These Steps" by GOB are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Ive Been Up These Steps" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Ive Been Up These Steps" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Ive Been Up These Steps"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Ive Been Up These Steps" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Ive Been Up These Steps" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Ive Been Up These Steps" by GOB with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by GOB below.

What key is "Ive Been Up These Steps" in?

The chords for "Ive Been Up These Steps" show the original chord names (including C#, Bbm, Fm, G, Ebm, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.