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 — Simple Sheet Music

"In Your Shoes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "In Your Shoes"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "In Your Shoes". Key of D, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.