I'm On My Way

· by The Proclaimers

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I’m on my way from mis er y to hap pi ness to day.

Uh huh (uh huh), uh huh (uh huh).

I’m on my way from mis er y to hap pi ness to day.

Uh huh (uh huh), uh huh (uh huh).

I’m on my way to (C)what I want from this world.

And years from now, you’ll (C)make it to the next world.

And ev ’ry thing that (C)you re ceive up yon der is what you gave to (D7)me the day I wan dered.

I took a right, I took a right to turn and yes ter day.

Uh huh (uh huh), uh huh (uh huh), yeah.

I took a right, I took a right to turn and yes ter day,

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,

I took the road that (C)brought me to your home town.

I took the bus to (C)streets that I could walk down.

I walk the streets to (C)find the one I’d looked for.

I climbed the stair that (D7)led me to your front door.

And now that (D)I don’t want for (G)an y thing

(ooh),

I’ll have Al Jol son sing, “I’m (G)sit ting on top of the world.”

I’ll do my best, I’ll do my best to do the best I can.

Uh huh (uh huh), uh huh (uh huh), yeah.

I’ll do my best, I’ll do my best to do the best I can

yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah,

to keep my feet from (C)jump in’ from the ground, dear; to keep my heart from (C)jump in’ through my mouth, dear; to keep the past, the (C)past and not the pres ent; to try and learn when (D7)you teach me a les son.

And now that (D)I don’t want for (G)an y thing

(ooh),

I’ll have Al Jol son sing, “I’m (G)sit ting on top of the world.”

(D)me the day I wan dered.

I’m on my way.

I’m on my way.

I'm On My Way by The Proclaimers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I'm On My Way” by The Proclaimers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "I'm On My Way" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "I'm On My Way"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other The Proclaimers songs work for kids?: Try "Sunshine On Leith", "Sunshine On Leith". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.