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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

Free karaoke for "In Your Shoes" by Sarah McLachlan: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "In Your Shoes" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "In Your Shoes" by Sarah McLachlan. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "In Your Shoes" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "In Your Shoes" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.