Steady As We Go

· by Dave Matthews Band

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Lyrics

(Db)I’ll walk half way a round the world just to (Bb)sit down by your side.

If And (Db)I would do by, most an (Ab)y thing, girl, to be the (Ab6)ap ple (Ebsus2)of your (Ebsus2)eye.

Well, trou bles, (Bbsus4)they (Bb)may (Db)come and go, but (Ab6)good times, (Ebsus2)they’re the (Ebsus2)gold.

So if the (Bbsus4)road gets rock (Db)y, girl, just (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we go.

(Db)An y place wrings you wan na go, you know (Bb)I’ll be next to you.

If it’s (Db)treas ure, ba by, you’re an (Ab)look ing for, to be I’ll (Ab6)search the (Ebsus2)whole world (Ebsus2)through.

No, trou bles, (Bbsus4)they (Bb)may (Db)come and go, but (Ab6)good times, (Ebsus2)they’re the (Ebsus2)gold.

So if the (Bbsus4)road gets rock (Db)y, girl, just (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we go.

When the storm comes down, you shel ter me.

When I don’t say a (Gb)word and you know ex act ly what I mean.

(Cb)In the dark est (Gb)times, oh, you shine on me.

You set

me

free

and keep me (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we (Ebsus2)go.

So (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we go.

Steady As We Go by Dave Matthews Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Steady As We Go” by Dave Matthews Band 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 Eb at 80 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 "Steady As We Go" 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 "Steady As We Go"?: 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 "Steady As We Go" use?: Just 10 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cb, Db, Eb, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dave Matthews Band songs work for kids?: Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Christmas Song", "Where Are You Going". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.