STIF UPPER LIP LYRICS

How to play STIF UPPER LIP LYRICS by Unknown on guitar

This song is a good one to learn if you want a steady, mid-tempo play-along that feels direct and easy to lock into. At about 120 BPM, it should sit in a comfortable groove once you get the changes under your fingers, and the repeating idea makes it satisfying to play through.

You only need open shapes here, so the focus is on clean fretting and smooth movement rather than barre strength. The main change to watch is the back-and-forth between D and Am, since that opening progression repeats and can expose any hesitation in your left hand.

Start by looping D to Am very slowly until the switch feels automatic. Then add the full opening progression, keeping your strumming even and relaxed, and only speed up once the chord changes stay clear. After that, run the song in short sections so you can build consistency without rushing.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.