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Upside Down Chords

Jack Johnson Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Upside Down Chords – Guitar

A breezy, optimistic song by Jack Johnson about seeing the world from a new perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the laid-back feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible? Well, they forgot

G C G C

This world revolves around love

G C G C

And it can’t be stopped And

G C G C G C

Well, the sunlight bends a corner of our spare bedroom

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

G C G C G C

And how can I deny the joy it brings to me

G C G C

Now I’m alive and

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Verse 2

G C G C

Who’s to say I can’t do everything?

G C G C G C

Well, I can try And as I roll along I begin to find

G C G C

Things aren’t always just what they seem

G C G C G C

I want to turn the whole thing upside down

G C G C G C

I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found

G C G C G C

I’ll share this love I find with everyone

G C G C G C

We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Bridge

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Outro

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Practice tip: The entire song uses just two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly without stopping your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Upside Down"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Upside Down" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Upside Down"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Upside Down Chords – Ukulele

A breezy, optimistic song by Jack Johnson about seeing the world from a new perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the laid-back feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible? Well, they forgot

G C G C

This world revolves around love

G C G C

And it can’t be stopped And

G C G C G C

Well, the sunlight bends a corner of our spare bedroom

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

G C G C G C

And how can I deny the joy it brings to me

G C G C

Now I’m alive and

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Verse 2

G C G C

Who’s to say I can’t do everything?

G C G C G C

Well, I can try And as I roll along I begin to find

G C G C

Things aren’t always just what they seem

G C G C G C

I want to turn the whole thing upside down

G C G C G C

I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found

G C G C G C

I’ll share this love I find with everyone

G C G C G C

We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Bridge

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Outro

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Practice tip: The entire song uses just two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly without stopping your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Upside Down"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Upside Down" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Upside Down"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Upside Down Chords – Piano

A breezy, optimistic song by Jack Johnson about seeing the world from a new perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the laid-back feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible? Well, they forgot

G C G C

This world revolves around love

G C G C

And it can’t be stopped And

G C G C G C

Well, the sunlight bends a corner of our spare bedroom

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

G C G C G C

And how can I deny the joy it brings to me

G C G C

Now I’m alive and

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Verse 2

G C G C

Who’s to say I can’t do everything?

G C G C G C

Well, I can try And as I roll along I begin to find

G C G C

Things aren’t always just what they seem

G C G C G C

I want to turn the whole thing upside down

G C G C G C

I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found

G C G C G C

I’ll share this love I find with everyone

G C G C G C

We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Bridge

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Outro

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Practice tip: The entire song uses just two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly without stopping your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Upside Down"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Upside Down" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Upside Down"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Upside Down Chords – Banjo

A breezy, optimistic song by Jack Johnson about seeing the world from a new perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the laid-back feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible? Well, they forgot

G C G C

This world revolves around love

G C G C

And it can’t be stopped And

G C G C G C

Well, the sunlight bends a corner of our spare bedroom

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

G C G C G C

And how can I deny the joy it brings to me

G C G C

Now I’m alive and

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Verse 2

G C G C

Who’s to say I can’t do everything?

G C G C G C

Well, I can try And as I roll along I begin to find

G C G C

Things aren’t always just what they seem

G C G C G C

I want to turn the whole thing upside down

G C G C G C

I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found

G C G C G C

I’ll share this love I find with everyone

G C G C G C

We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Bridge

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Outro

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Practice tip: The entire song uses just two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly without stopping your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Upside Down"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Upside Down" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Upside Down"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Upside Down Chords – Mandolin

A breezy, optimistic song by Jack Johnson about seeing the world from a new perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the laid-back feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible? Well, they forgot

G C G C

This world revolves around love

G C G C

And it can’t be stopped And

G C G C G C

Well, the sunlight bends a corner of our spare bedroom

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

G C G C G C

And how can I deny the joy it brings to me

G C G C

Now I’m alive and

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Verse 2

G C G C

Who’s to say I can’t do everything?

G C G C G C

Well, I can try And as I roll along I begin to find

G C G C

Things aren’t always just what they seem

G C G C G C

I want to turn the whole thing upside down

G C G C G C

I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found

G C G C G C

I’ll share this love I find with everyone

G C G C G C

We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Bridge

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Outro

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Practice tip: The entire song uses just two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly without stopping your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Upside Down"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Upside Down" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Upside Down"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2006.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Em · C

Upside Down Chords – Harmonica

A breezy, optimistic song by Jack Johnson about seeing the world from a new perspective. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the laid-back feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible? Well, they forgot

G C G C

This world revolves around love

G C G C

And it can’t be stopped And

G C G C G C

Well, the sunlight bends a corner of our spare bedroom

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

G C G C G C

And how can I deny the joy it brings to me

G C G C

Now I’m alive and

G C G C

You know I’m on your side

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Verse 2

G C G C

Who’s to say I can’t do everything?

G C G C G C

Well, I can try And as I roll along I begin to find

G C G C

Things aren’t always just what they seem

G C G C G C

I want to turn the whole thing upside down

G C G C G C

I’ll find the things they say just can’t be found

G C G C G C

I’ll share this love I find with everyone

G C G C G C

We’ll sing and dance to Mother Nature’s songs

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Bridge

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Please don’t go away

G C

Is this how it’s supposed to be?

Chorus

G C

And upside down

G C

Boy, you turn me

G C

And inside out

G C

And round and round

Outro

G C G C

Who’s to say what’s impossible and can’t be found?

G C G CG C

I don’t want this feeling to go away

Practice tip: The entire song uses just two chords, G and C. Practice switching between them cleanly without stopping your strumming hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Upside Down"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Em and C.

Is "Upside Down" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Upside Down" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Upside Down"?

It was written by Jack Johnson, and released in 2006.