In Your Shoes

· by Sarah McLachlan

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You turn the ra di o on, play your fa v’rite song and (Dm)cry,

(Dm)cry.

You let it all dis ap pear, push back the doubt and fear they (Dm)try,

(Dm)try.

To (Em)hold your (A)head un der the (Em)waves you’re (A)breath ing all the (Em)same.

You are (G)strong er than their (D)hate.

Time for (Em)you to walk out, walk in your own shoes.

Lay (Em)down your foot prints where ev er

you choose.

(Em)Leave it all be hind and move on,

you are your (A)own wom an.

You nev er asked for trou ble, but you’ve got fi re that burns so (Dm)bright,

(Dm)bright.

You turn and face the strug gle, when all the oth ers turn and (Dm)hide,

(Dm)hide.

You (Em)hold your (A)head a bove the (Em)waves, a bove the (A)war they try to wage.

You are (G)strong er than their (D)hate.

Time for (Em)you to walk out, walk in your own shoes.

Lay (Em)down your foot prints where ev er

you choose.

(Em)Leave it all be hind and move on, ’cause you are your (A)own wom an.

Oo, ah, yeah.

Oo, ah, yeah.

Oo, ah, yeah.

Time for (Em)you to walk out, walk in your own shoes.

Lay (Em)down your foot prints where ev er

you choose.

(Em)Leave it all be hind and move on,

you are your (A)own wom an,

move on, yeah.

Time for Oo, ah, yeah.

You’ve (D)got a light that (G)al ways guides you.

Oo, ah, yeah.

You (D)speak of hope and (G)change as some thing good.

Oo, ah, yeah.

(D)Live your truth and (G)know you’re not a (Em)lone.

You turn the ra di o on, play your fa v’rite song and (Dm)sing out,

(Gm)so loud.

In Your Shoes by Sarah McLachlan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “In Your Shoes” by Sarah McLachlan 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 D at 80 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 "In Your Shoes" 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 "In Your Shoes"?: 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 Sarah McLachlan songs work for kids?: Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.