When I Get Where I'm Goin'

by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton

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Lyrics

When (Am)I get where I’m go in’,

on the (Dm7)far side (C)of the (F)sky,

the first thing (G)that I’m (Am)gon na do is (F)spread my (Am)wings and (Gsus)fly.

I’m gon na (Am)land be (G)side a (C)lion

and run my (Dm7)fin gers (C)through his (F)mane.

Or (F)I might find out (Am)what it’s like to (F)ride a (Am)drop of rain.

Yeah, when (F)I get where I’m go in’,

there’ll be (C)on ly hap py tears.

I will (G)shed the sins and strug gles I have (F)car ried all these years.

And I’ll (F)leave my (Bb)heart (F)wide o pen,

I will (Am)love and have no fear.

Yeah, when (G)I get where I’m go in’,

don’t (G)cry for me down (F)here.

I’m gon na (Am)walk with my grand (C)dad dy

and he’ll (Dm7)match me (C)step for step.

And I’ll tell him how I’ve (Am)missed him (C)ev ’ry (F)min ute since he left.

And (C)then I’ll hug his (G)neck.

Yeah, when (C)here.

So much (Eb)pain and so much dark ness in this (F7)world we stum ble through.

All these (Ab)ques tions I can’t an swer and (Bb)so much work to do.

But when I get where I’m (Am)go in’,

and I (Dm7)see my (C)Mak er’s (F)face,

I’ll (F)stand for (G)ev er in the light of (F)His a maz ing (Dm7)grace!

Yeah, when I get where I’m go in’,

oh, when (F)I get where I’m go in’,

there’ll be (C)on ly hap py tears.

Hal le (F)lu

jah.

I will (C)love and have no fear.

When (F)I

get where

I’m

(C)go in’.

Yeah, when I get where I’m go in’.

When I Get Where I'm Goin' by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “When I Get Where I'm Goin' by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton 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 176 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 "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" 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 "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
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.