On The Way Down

by Ryan Cabrera
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "On The Way Down" by Ryan Cabrera in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 94 BPM.

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

About “On The Way Down

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "On The Way Down"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "On The Way Down" by Ryan Cabrera played in?
On The Way Down is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "On The Way Down"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On The Way Down" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "On The Way Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On The Way Down"?
"On The Way Down" was originally performed by Ryan Cabrera. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "On The Way Down"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bbpow, C, Dbmaj7, Dbpow, Dbsus2, Eb, Eb6, +5 more.
What other songs by Ryan Cabrera can I play here?
Try "TRUE", "True". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "On The Way Down" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 94 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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