Other arrangements of On Your Way Down
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sun set.
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be gin to lose sight.
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when you’re in flight.
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that you found
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on your way down.
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from the year six ty two;
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You got to frown
when you cross ing town.
I You think it’s an hon like or
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the same (F7)peo ple you mis use on your way up, you might (E)meet up
on your way down.
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from and sets for you, two;
but the same sun your rise and sets and shines for the poor folks, too.
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when you turn ing ’round;
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On Your Way Down — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "On Your Way Down" by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 120 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 Your Way Down”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "On Your Way Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "On Your Way Down" by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "On Your Way Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "On Your Way Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.