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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "On Your Way Down" by Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint 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 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”
- Can I learn "On Your 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 Your Way Down" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "On Your 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 Your Way Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "On Your 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 Your Way Down" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
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