Other arrangements of On The Way Down
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "On The Way Down" by Ryan Cabrera in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 94 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “On The Way Down”
- Can I learn "On The Way Down" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "On The Way Down" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 94 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "On The Way Down"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "On The Way Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "On The Way Down"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "On The Way Down" is in the key of Bb at 94 BPM.
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