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Things Are Looking Up

Josh Rouse

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Things Are Looking Up by Josh Rouse in the key of C

Level: Intermediate Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Happy / Upbeat View Lyrics Youtube 
Single Released September 12, 2026. From The Album "Museums And Women" (2026)

Intro
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| C       | Dm      | Em      | Dm      | C       | Dm      | Em      | Dm      |

Verse 1
Where Should I BeCgin Dm     Em     Dm​
You Know Sometimes I CGet So DownDm     Em     Dm​
Then I Get So CHighDm, Oh EmLord Dm​
I Get So High, I CCan't Move AroundDm     Em     Dm​

Chorus
But Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em On The Positive DmSide
Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em Got A New State Of DmMind

Verse 2
CFancy Clothes And DmSad TrombonesEm     Dm​
You Know That Used To CBe My ThingDm     Em     Dm​
It Was A Way To CHideDm, Oh EmLord Dm​
My Very Low CSelf-EsteemDm     Em     Dm​

Chorus
But Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em On The Positive DmSide
Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em Got A New State Of DmMind

Bridge
F Nobody EmWants To Be All ADmlone
F I Could Be EmHappy Just Me And G7You G7(sus4)          G7​
Things Are Looking CUp

Instrumental
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| C       | Dm      | Em      | Dm      | C       | Dm      | Em      | Dm      |

Verse 3
F You Don't EmHave To Be On Your DmOwn
F I Could EmHelp You With A Thing Or G7Two
When I Finish This Glass Of CGin Dm     Em     Dm​
I'm Gonna Get Up And CWalk On HomeDm     Em     Dm​
Thank You For Your CTime,Dm Oh EmLord Dm​
You Know Tomorrow I'll CJust Keep Goin'Dm And EmGoin'Dm​

Chorus
But Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em On The Positive DmSide
Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em Got A New State Of DmMind
But Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em On The Positive DmSide
Things Are Looking CUp, DmBaby
Em Got A New State Of DmMind  C​
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Things Are Looking Up?

The chords for Things Are Looking Up are: C, Dm, Em, F, G7, G7(sus4)

What is the original key of Things Are Looking Up?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Things Are Looking Up?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Things Are Looking Up in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Things Are Looking Up be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Things Are Looking Up on ukulele?

Chord Things Are Looking Up can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Things Are Looking Up?

Things Are Looking Up uses 6 chords: C, Dm, Em, F, G7, G7(sus4)

What is the easiest way to play Things Are Looking Up?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Things Are Looking Up released in?

Things Are Looking Up was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Things Are Looking Up?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Things Are Looking Up to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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