Other arrangements of On Your Way Down
Pick a learning view.
Sun rise,
sun set.
Since the be gin ning,
it has n’t changed yet.
Peo ple fly high,
be gin to lose sight.
You can’t see ver y clear ly
when you’re in flight.
It’s high (D7)time
that you found
the same (F7)peo ple you mis use on your way up, you might (E)meet up
on your way down.
Vin tage wines rise
from the year six ty two;
it’s your thing, it’s your thing, and sets and shines it the pleas es you.
You got to frown
when you cross ing town.
I You think it’s an hon like or
a just to have you a round.
It’s high (D7)time
that you found
the same (F7)peo ple you mis use on your way up, you might (E)meet up
on your way down.
Think the sun rise
from and sets for you, two;
but the same sun your rise and sets and shines for the poor folks, too.
You I don’t mind
when you turn ing ’round;
I my self would e ven like or
a lit tle high er ground.
round.
It’s high (D7)time
that you found
the same (F7)peo ple you walk on on your way up, you might (E)meet up
on your way down.
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On Your Way Down — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "On Your Way Down" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “On Your Way Down”
- Can I play "On Your Way Down" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "On Your Way Down" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "On Your Way Down" by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint played in?
- On Your Way Down is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "On Your Way Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "On Your 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 Your Way Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "On Your Way Down"?
- "On Your Way Down" was originally performed by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "On Your Way Down"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, C, C7, D7, D9, E7, F7.
- What other songs by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint can I play here?
- Try "ALL THESE THINGS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "On Your Way Down"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "On Your Way Down" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "On Your Way Down"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "On Your Way Down" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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