Looking Up Live

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Key: EB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Eb5][C#b5]Int [Ab5][Bb5]ro
, 3x

I:

[Eb5]Things are [C#b5]looking up, [Ab5]oh finally!

[Eb5]I thought I'd [C#b5]never see the day [Ab5]when you smile at me

[Eb5]We always [C#b5]pull through oh [Ab5] when we try,

[Eb5]I'm always [C#b5]wrong but you'[Ab5]re never right

[Eb5]You're never right!

[Chorus]

[Ab5]Honestly, can [Eb5] you believe [C#b5]we crossed [Bb5]the world while [Ab5] it's asleep?

[Eb5]I'd never trade [C#b5]it in, cuz I've [Bb5]always wanted this!

[Ab5]It's not [Eb5] a [C#b5]dream [Bb5]anymore! Ohhh

[Ab5]It's not a [Eb5]dream anymore![C#b5] Its worth [Bb5]fighting for

[Eb5] [C#b5], [Ab5] [Bb5] 3x

II:

[Eb5]Could have [C#b5] given up [Ab5] so easily

[Eb5]I was a few [C#b5]cheap shots away [Ab5]from the end of me

[Eb5]Taken for [C#b5]granted, [Ab5]almost everything

[Eb5]that I would [C#b5]have died for [Ab5]Just yesterday,

[Eb5]Just yesterday

[Chorus]

[Ab5]Honestly, can [Eb5] you believe [C#b5]we crossed [Bb5]the world while [Ab5] it's asleep?

[Eb5]I'd never trade [C#b5]it in, cuz I've [Bb5]always wanted this!

[Ab5]It's not [Eb5] a [C#b5]dream [Bb5]anymore! Ohhh

[Ab5]It's not a[Eb5] dream [C#b5]anymore! It[Bb5]s worth [Eb5]fighting for

[Bridge]

[Eb5]God knows the [Bb5]world doesnt need [Ab5]another band, [Eb5]whoo oa, whooo oa!

[Eb5]But what a [C#b5]waste it would[Bb5]ve been! whoo [Eb5]oa, whooo oa!

[Eb5]I can't [C#b5]believe we almost [Bb5]hung it up whoo [Eb5] Doa, whooo oa!

[Eb5]We're [C#b5]just getting [Bb5] started [Ab5]whoo oa, [Bb5]whooo oa!

[Chorus]

[Ab5]Honestly, can [Eb5] you believe [C#b5]we crossed [Bb5]the world while [Ab5] it's asleep?

[Eb5]I'd never trade [C#b5]it in, cuz I've [Bb5]always wanted this!

[Ab5]It's not [Eb5] a [C#b5]dream [Bb5]anymore! Ohhh

[Ab5]It's not a[Eb5] dream [C#b5]anymore! It[Bb5]s worth [Eb5]fighting for

[Eb5]I can't [C#b5]believe we almost [Bb5]hung it up whoo [Eb5] Doa, whooo oa!

[C#b5]We're just getting [Bb5]started whoo oa, whooo oa!

[Eb5]I can't [C#b5]believe we almost [Bb5]hung it up whoo [Eb5] Doa, whooo oa!

[C#b5]We're just [Bb5]getting started

[Eb5]We're just getting started

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single / Hits

Released 2025

Genre

Alternative Rock Candy Pop

Songwriter Paramore

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 3 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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Song Fundamentals

Key Eb (Eb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 3

Chord Count 4 Unique Chords

Genre Alternative Rock

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Looking Up Live by Paramore is played in the key of Eb. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Eb5 (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti Ab5 (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti Bb5 (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Looking Up Live by Paramore: sounding in Eb (Capo Fret 3, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Eb (Capo on Fret 3 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Eb5, C#b5, Ab5, Bb5) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Eb5 to C#b5 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

account_tree Chord Progression Analysis

Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – ♭VII – IV – V – VI – ♭VI

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Eb5 C#b5 Ab5 Bb5

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EB Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 3 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 3 transforms fingering into C, maintaining Eb sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family EB

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EB. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I Eb Tonic

ii Fm Supertonic

iii Gm Mediant

IV Ab Subdominant

V Bb Dominant

vi Cm Submediant

vii° Ddim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 4 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 3 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – ♭VII – IV – V – VI – ♭VI • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 3

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Looking Up Live (Paramore)?

To play the Easy Chords for Looking Up Live, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 3 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Looking Up Live?

The original recording key for Looking Up Live by Paramore is EB. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Single / Hits

Released 2025

Genre

Alternative Rock Candy Pop

Songwriter Paramore

Chord Version Options

2 Versions

Chord Mudah Basic Chords • Capo Fret 3 Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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piano Chord Family EB

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

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