Learn "ON THE WAY DOWN" by Ryan Cabrera on Piano

Master "ON THE WAY DOWN" by Ryan Cabrera with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of Bb at 94 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 94 BPM.

Lyrics

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 (Dbmaj7)all ing, suf fo cat ing, no di rec (Dbmaj7)wake tion. I (Ab)yeah (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 (Dbmaj7)all right, sun light on my face. di I (Dbmaj7)wake up and (Ab)yeah (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.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
Bb
Tempo
94 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "On The Way Down" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.