Sick and (Dbmaj7)tired of this world.
There’s (Eb)no more air.
Trip pin’ (Dbmaj7)o ver my self (Ab)side go in’ no where.
Wait ing, suf fo cat ing, no di rec tion.
I (CN.C.)took a dive and (F5)on the way (Dbsus2)down I saw You and (Eb5)You saved me from my (F5)self.
And I (Ab)won’t for get the (Eb5)way You loved me.
And (F5)on the way (Dbsus2)down I al most (Eb5)fell right through
but I held on to You.
I’ve been (Dbmaj7)won der in’ why
it’s (Eb)on ly me.
Have You (Dbmaj7)al ways been in (Ab)side wait ing to breathe?
It’s right, sun light on my face.
di I up and (CN.C.)I’m a live ’cause (F5)on the way (Dbsus2)down I saw You and (Eb5)You saved me from my (F5)self.
And I (Ab)won’t for get the (Eb5)way You loved me.
And (F5)on the way (Dbsus2)down I al most (Eb5)fell right through
but I held on to You.
held on to You.
I
was so a fraid
of go in’ un der.
But (F5)now the weight of the world
feels like noth ing.
No, noth ing.
(Fm)(Down, down, down,)
You’re (Db5)all I want ed.
(Fm)(Down, down, down,)
You’re (Db5)all I need ed now.
(Fm)(Down, down, down,)
You’re (Db5)all I want ed.
You’re (Ebsus)all I need ed.
(F5)Ahh,
(Dbsus2)ahh,
and I (Ab)won’t for get the (Eb5)way You loved me.
(F5)Ahh,
all that I (Eb5)want ed.
All that I need ed now.
Oh, held on to You.
(F5)(Down, down, down,) but I held on to You.
(Down, down,) but I held on to You.
On The Way Down by Ryan Cabrera
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 94 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “On The Way Down”
- What key is "On The Way Down" in?
- "On The Way Down" by Ryan Cabrera is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "On The Way Down" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "On The Way Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "On The Way Down"?
- This arrangement of "On The Way Down" uses 13 chords: Ab, Bbpow, C, Dbmaj7, Dbpow, Dbsus2, Eb, Eb6, +5 more.
- How long does it take to learn "On The Way Down" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Ryan Cabrera can I play here?
- Try "TRUE", "True". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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