Get Back Up

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Toby Mac verified

Key: EB

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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by Toby Mac

Chords

[G#]e [ 4 [D#] [ 6 ][A#] [ 6 ][Cm] [ 8 ]
B [ 4 ] [ 6 ] [ 6 ] [ 8 ]
G [ 5 ] [ 8 ] [ 8 ] [ 8 ]
D [ 6 ] [ 8 ] [ 8 ] [ 10 ]
A [ 6 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] [ 10 ]
E [ 4 ] [ 6 ] [ 6 ] [ 8 ]

Main Riff

e [ ]
B [8 8 6 8 6 8 8 9 9 ]
G [ 8 8 8 8 8 8 8]
D [ ]
A [ ]
E [ ]

[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

[Verse]
[G#]You turned away when I[D#] looked you in the eye
[A#]And hesitated when I ask [C] med if you were all right
[G#]Seems like you're [D#]fighting for your life
[A#]But why,[Cm] oh why
[G#]Wide awake in the [D#]middle of your nightmare
[A#]You saw it coming but it [Cm] hit you outta no where
[G#]And there's always scars
[A#]When you fall that far

[Chorus]
[D#]We lose our way
[A#]We get back up again
[Cm]It's never too late
[G#]To get back up again
[D#]One day
[A#]You gonna shine again
[Cm]You may be knocked [G#]down but not out forever
[D#]Lose our way
[A#]We get back up again
[Cm]So get up, get up
[G#]You gonna shine again
[D#]Never too late
[A#]To get back up again
[Cm]You may be knocked [G#]down but not out forever

[You may be knocked down but not our forever]

[Verse]
[G#]You rolled out at [D#]the dawning of the day
[A#]Heart racing as you [Cm]made your little get away
[G#]It feels like you've [D#]been running all your life
[A#]But why,[Cm] oh why
[G#]So you've pulled away from the [D#]love that would have been there
[A#]And start believing that [Cm] your situations unfair
[G#]But there's always scars
[A#]When you fall that far

[Bridge]
[D#]This is love calling
[A#]Love calling
[G#]Out to the broken
[D#]This is [A#] love [G#]calling
[D#]This is love calling
[A#]Love calling
[G#]Out to the broken
[D#]This is [A#] love [G#]calling
[D#]This is love calling
[A#]Love calling
[G#]I am so broken
[D#]This is [A#] love [G#]calling

[Chorus]
[D#]Lose [A#]our way
[Cm]We get [G#]back up again
[D#]Never [A#]too late
[Cm]You may be knocked [G#]down but not out forever
[D#]Lose our way
[A#]We get back up again
[Cm]So get up, get up
[G#]You gonna shine again
[D#]Never too late
[A#]To get back up again
[Cm]You may be knocked [G#]down but not out forever

[Outro]
Play the chorus chords and sing the bridge

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Eb (Eb Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Capo Position Capo Fret 1

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Pop

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Get Back Up by Toby Mac is played in the key of Eb. Originally recorded in the sounding key of Eb, 'Get Back Up' by Toby Mac is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 1, enabling guitarists to execute friendly D shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The G# barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between G# and A#: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Get Back Up by Toby Mac: sounding in Eb (Capo Fret 1, shape D) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Eb (Capo on Fret 1 (played in D shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (G#, A#, Cm) with open cowboy substitutions (partial G# shape) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G# to A# 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)

IV – V – vi – IV – I – V

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Ab Bb Cm Eb

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

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 1 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key D Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 1 allows playing simpler D chord shapes while sounding in Eb.

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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: Intermediate

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 4 barre chord shapes (Ab, Bb, Cm)

check_circle Capo on fret 1 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EB • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: IV – V – vi – IV – I – V • DIFF: 4/5 • CAPO: 1

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Get Back Up (Toby Mac)?

To play the Easy Chords for Get Back Up, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 1 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Get Back Up?

The original recording key for Get Back Up by Toby Mac 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?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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speed Difficulty Level: Intermediate

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