Choose a version
Compare every playable arrangement, then open the exact version that has the parts you need.
Musical analysis below is derived from the recommended version —8 tracks · 3:56
About this song
Face Up by Rush is in A major (estimated), around 150 BPM, 4/4 time. This 8-track arrangement runs 3:56 (Bright acoustic piano, Electric guitar (clean), Overdriven guitar, Electric bass (finger), Lead 6 (voice), Pad 2 (warm), and Drums), with an intro and a solo. 3 versions available to play and practice.
Difficulty by instrument
How hard each detected part is to play in the recommended version.
Chord progressionsestimated
Roman numerals (transposable to any key) over the actual chords. Play a section, or hover any chord for its piano & guitar shape and a play button.
Song structure
The shape of the recording — tap a section to jump the player there.
Vocal range
The span of the lead vocal line — see at a glance whether it sits in your range.
D3 – A5 · 31 semitones (~2.6 octaves)
About the key of A major
A major is the 9th most common key in our catalog. Its three core chords are A, D, and E.
More from Rush
Moving Pictures · 7 versions · C major · 224 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsMoving Pictures · 5 versions · E major · 131 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsA Farewell to Kings · 6 versions · G major · 152 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsPermanent Waves · 6 versions · E major · 134 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsMoving Pictures · 9 versions · E minor · 85 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrumsFly by Night · 3 versions · D major · 144 BPM
GuitarBassOtherDrums
Similar songs
More progressive rock songs with a related key or comparable tempo.
Pink Floyd10 versions · A major · 76 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsElectric Light Orchestra3 versions · A major · 116 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsPorcupine Tree3 versions · A major · 84 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsKing Crimson2 versions · A major · 90 BPM
GuitarStyx4 versions · A major · 131 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrumsGenesis4 versions · A major · 70 BPM
GuitarBassKeysOtherDrums