On And On

by Stephen Bishop

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Lyrics

Down in (Am7)Ja mai ca they got lots in of pret ty wom en.

Steal (Am7)your mon ey, then they break your heart.

So he Lone some Sue, der; she’s in (C)love with ol’ (Am7)Sam.

Take him from (F)the fire in to the fry ing (A7sus)pan.

(A7)On and (Dm7)on,

she just keeps on try ing.

And she smiles when she feels like (A7)cry ing.

On and on, on and (F)on,

on and on.

sun Poor (Am7)ol’ Jim my sits a lone in the moon ty light.

en.

Saw (Am7)his wom an kiss an oth er man.

Ah, but takes a lad der; steals the (C)stars from the (Am7)sky.

Take Puts on (F)Si na tra and see starts to (A7sus)cry.

(A7)On and (Dm7)on,

he just keeps on try ing.

And he smiles when he feels like (A7)cry ing.

On and on, on and (F)on,

on and on.

When the first time is the last time,

it can (Dm7)make you feel so bad.

But if you (Fmaj7)know it,

show it.

Hold

on (D9)tight.

Don’t let her say good night.

Got the

(Am7)On and on,

on and on,

on and on.

(A7)On and on,

on and on,

on and on.

On And On by Stephen Bishop — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “On And On by Stephen Bishop 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 C 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 "On And On" 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 "On And On"?
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.