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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Show Me The Way" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 84 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Show Me The Way”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Show Me The Way" 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. "Show Me The Way" is in F.
- What key is "Show Me The Way" by Styx played in?
- Show Me The Way is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Show Me The Way"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Show Me The Way" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Show Me The Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Show Me The Way"?
- "Show Me The Way" was originally performed by Styx. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Show Me The Way"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A7, Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbmaj7, C, Csus4, Dm, +4 more.
- What other songs by Styx can I play here?
- Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Show Me The Way" 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. "Show Me The Way" is in the key of F at 84 BPM.
- What chords are in "Show Me The Way"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.