In Your Shoes

by Sarah McLachlan
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "In Your Shoes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “In Your Shoes”

Can I play "In Your Shoes" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "In Your Shoes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "In Your Shoes" by Sarah McLachlan played in?
In Your Shoes is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "In Your Shoes"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "In Your Shoes" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "In Your Shoes"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "In Your Shoes"?
"In Your Shoes" was originally performed by Sarah McLachlan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Sarah McLachlan can I play here?
Try "ADIA", "BUILDING A MYSTERY", "WHEN SHE LOVED ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "In Your Shoes"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "In Your Shoes" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "In Your Shoes"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "In Your Shoes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.