What key is "Show Me The Way" in?

"Show Me The Way" by Styx is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Show Me The Way" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Show Me The Way" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Show Me The Way"?

This arrangement of "Show Me The Way" uses 12 chords: A7, Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C, Csus4, Dm, +4 more.

How long does it take to learn "Show Me The Way" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Styx can I play here?

Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Ev ’ry (Gm)night I (C)say a (F)prayer

in the (Dm)hopes that (Bb)there’s a (Csus)heav en.

But (F)ev ’ry (Gm)day I’m (C)more con (F)fused

as the (Dm)saints turn (Bb)in to (Csus)sin ners.

(C)All the (Dm)he roes and (Dm)leg ends I (Dm7)knew as a (Dm6)child have (Bb)fall en to (F)id ols of (Csus)clay.

And I (F)feel this (Gm)emp ty (C)place in (Dm)side.

So a (Bb)fraid that I’ve lost my (Csus)faith.

(C)Show me the (F)way.

Show me the (F)way.

Take me to (F)night to the (C)riv er and (Dm)wash my il (C)lu sions a (Gm)way.

Please (C)show me the (F)way.

And (F)as I (Gm)slow ly (C)drift to (F)sleep, for a (Dm)mo ment, (Bb)dreams are (Csus)sa cred.

I (F)close my (Gm)eyes and (C)know there’s (F)peace in a (Dm)world so (Bb)filled with (Csus)ha tred

that I (Dm)wake up each (Dm)morn ing and (Dm7)turn on the news to (Bb)find we’ve (F)so far to go.

And I (F)keep on (Gm)hop ing (C)for a (Dm)sign so a (Bb)fraid I just won’t (Csus)know.

(C)Show me the

And if I see a light should I be lieve?

Tell me (Dm)how will I (Gm)know?

(C)Show me the (F)way.

Show me the (F)way.

Take me to (F)night to the (C)riv er and (Dm)wash my il (C)lu sions a (Gm)way.

(C)Show me the (F)way.

Show me the (F)way.

Give me the (F)strength and the (C)cour age to be (Dm)lieve that I’ll (C)get there some (Gm)day.

And please show me the (F)way.

(F)Ev ’ry (Gm)night I (C)say a (F)prayer

in the (Dm)hopes that (Bb)there’s a (Csus)heav en.

Show Me The Way by Styx

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Show Me The Way”

What key is "Show Me The Way" in?: "Show Me The Way" by Styx is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Show Me The Way" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Show Me The Way" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Show Me The Way"?: This arrangement of "Show Me The Way" uses 12 chords: A7, Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C, Csus4, Dm, +4 more.
How long does it take to learn "Show Me The Way" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Styx can I play here?: Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.