Something Happened On The Way To Heaven

· by Phil Collins

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We had a life, thing so we (Bb)had a love, bad?

but you don’t know what thing you’ve got (Abmaj7)way ’til you (Bb)lose wrong?

it.

Well, that was then of I and this is the now, an swers

and I want (Bb)you back.

(Fm)How man y (Cm)times can I say I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry?

(How man (Bb)y times?) Yes, I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry.

I How can some ed you good (Bb)some go so love,

but you How can some pened so right (Abmaj7)way go to (Bb)so wrong?

en.

Well, I don’t know, of me don’t have all let now, an go

and I want (Bb)you back.

(Fm)How man y (Cm)times can I say I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry?

(How man (Bb)y times?) Yes, I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry.

(How man (Bb)y times?) Oh, you know you can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’less (Bb)you come (Cm7)with (Bb)me.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)in (Abmaj7)me.

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)me.

You can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’til (Bb)it’s all (Cm7)o (Bb)ver.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)let me (Cm7)show (Bb6)you.

They say you (Eb)can’t take it (Gm7)with you when you (Ab)go,

and (Cm)I be lieve it.

But tak ing what I’ve (Eb)got or (Gm7)be ing here with (Ab)you,

you know, (Eb)I’d, I’d rath er (Bb7sus)leave it.

We had (Bb)a life, we (Abmaj7)had a love,

but you don’t (Bb)know what you’ve got ’til you (Bb)lose it.

Well, that (Bb)was then and (Abmaj7)this is (Bb)now,

and I want (Bb)you back.

(Fm)How man y (Cm)times can I say I’m (Abmaj7)sor (Bb)ry?

(How man (Bb)y times?) Yes, I’m (Abmaj7)sor (Bb)ry.

(Yes, I’m (Bb)sor ry.) Oh, you know you can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’less (Bb)you come (Cm7)with (Bb)me.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)me.

You can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’til (Bb)it’s all (Cm7)o (Bb)ver.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)in (Eb)me.

(Eb)me.

Something Happened On The Way To Heaven by Phil Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven” by Phil Collins 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 F at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" 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 "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven"?: 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.
How many chords does "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" use?: Just 12 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Phil Collins songs work for kids?: Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.