On And On

by Stephen Bishop
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Lyrics

Down in (Am7)Ja mai ca they got lots in of pret ty wom en.

Steal (Am7)your mon ey, then they break your heart.

So he Lone some der; she’s in (C)love with ol’ (Am7)Sam.

Take him from (F)the fire in to the fry ing (A7sus)pan.

(A7)On and (Dm7)on,

she just keeps on try ing.

And she smiles when she feels like (A7)cry ing.

On and on, on and (F)on,

on and on.

sun Poor (Am7)ol’ Jim my sits a lone in the moon ty light.

en.

Saw (Am7)his wom an kiss an oth er man.

Ah, but takes a der; steals the (C)stars from the (Am7)sky.

Take Puts on (F)Si na tra and see starts to (A7sus)cry.

(A7)On and (Dm7)on,

he just keeps on try ing.

And he smiles when he feels like (A7)cry ing.

On and on, on and (F)on,

on and on.

When the first time is the last time,

it can (Dm7)make you feel so bad.

But if you (Fmaj7)know it,

show it.

Hold

on (D9)tight.

Don’t let her say good night.

Got the

(Am7)On and on,

on and on,

on and on.

(A7)On and on,

on and on,

on and on.

On And On β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "On And On" by Stephen Bishop: 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 C, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œOn And On”

What key is "On And On" by Stephen Bishop played in?
On And On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "On And On"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On And On" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "On And On"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On And On"?
"On And On" was originally performed by Stephen Bishop. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "On And On"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A7, Am7, C, Cmaj7, D9, Dm7, Em7, F, +1 more.
Is there a karaoke version of "On And On" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "On And On" by Stephen Bishop. 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 β€” 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 "On And On" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "On And On" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.