On Your Way Down

by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint
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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.

Think the

On Your Way Down — Piano Lead Sheet

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"On Your Way Down" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “On Your Way Down

Where are the chord symbols for "On Your Way Down" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "On Your Way Down" is in A.
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.
Does "On Your Way Down" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "On Your Way Down" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "On Your Way Down"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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