Growing Up

Chords0.00
Listen on
YouTubeSpotifyApple Music
15
Original
Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Growing Up – Roy Orbison
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
Roy Orbison
Growing Up
(Orbison/Dees)
From: "The Classic Roy Orbison" (1966)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
E-A-D-G-B-e
Em x-x-2-0-0-0 (= Cmaj7 but no root)
Am x-x-2-2-1-0 (= Fmaj7 but no root)
Cmaj7 x-3-2-0-0-0
Fmaj7 1-x-2-2-1-0 or (t)1-3-3-2-1-0
G7 3-x-0-0-0-1
G7sus4 3-x-0-0-1-1
G7* 3-x-0-0-3-1
F/G 3-x-3-2-1-1
G6 3-x-0-0-0-0
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
Em Am
| | % | | % |
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
| | % | | % |
[Verse]
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Your life begins when teardrops start
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
A broken toy, a broken heart
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
All of these things are just a part
G Cmaj7
Of growing up
[Verse]
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
From kiddie cars to walking shoes
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
From lullabys to lonely blues
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Somehow you never quite get used
G Cmaj7
To growing up
[Chorus]
Am
Yeah yeah you're growing up
F
Yeah yeah you're growing up
D7 G7G7sus4G7 G7 C
| * | * | [ ]
It's good to know you're growing u –u -up (break)
[Verse]
C Fmaj7
The wheel of fortune takes a spin
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
Sometimes you lose, sometimes you win
Cmaj7 Fmaj7
But you must play the game again
F/G G7
Drink another cup
C
You're growing up.
[Chorus] (key change)
Dm
Yeah yeah you're growing up
Bb
Yeah yeah you're growing up
G7 C
It's good to know you're growing u–u-up
[Middle 8]
F Bb F Bb
| | | | |
F Bb F Bb F Bb
Hey-ey now little one ... you're growing up
F Bb F Bb F
| | % |
Hey-ey now little one ... you're growing up
A
To be a man
A
To be a woman
A
To understand
A
Takes a lot of growing
F G C
| | % | [ ]
Gro-wing up (break)
[Verse] + coda
C Fmaj7
You'll live to learn, you'll learn to live
C Fmaj7
You'll give to love your love to give
C Fmaj7
And when you're wise enough you'll know
F/GG6 C C
| | % | % |
You're gro-wing up

Growing Up chords and lyrics

Free chords for Growing Up by Roy Orbison. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------
          Growing Up – Roy Orbison
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Tabbed by: maguri
Tuning: Standard
Roy Orbison
Growing Up
(Orbison/Dees)
From: "The Classic Roy Orbison" (1966)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CHORDS
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
[Intro]
| Em | % | Am | % |
| Cmaj7 | % | Fmaj7 | % |
[Verse]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus] (key change)
[Middle 8]
| F | Bb | F | Bb |
[Verse] + coda

Growing Up Chords by Roy Orbison

Learn how to play Growing Up by Roy Orbison with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Growing Up chords”, “Growing Up guitar chords”, or “Roy Orbison Growing 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 Growing Up chords and for experienced players who want accurate Growing Up lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, A, D, G, B, Em.

Frequently asked questions about Growing Up

How do I play "Growing Up" by Roy Orbison on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Growing Up" by Roy Orbison 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 "Growing Up" by Roy Orbison free?

Yes. The chords for "Growing Up" by Roy Orbison are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Growing Up" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Growing Up"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Growing Up" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Growing Up" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Growing Up" by Roy Orbison with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Roy Orbison below.

What key is "Growing Up" in?

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

Growing Up Chords · Roy Orbison