Show Me The Way

by Peter Frampton
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Lyrics

I (C)won der how you’re feel ing.

There’s ring ing in my ears,

and (Am)no one to re late to ’cept I the (Ab)sea.

(Bb)I’m (C)Who can I be lieve in?

I’m kneel ing on the floor.

There (Am)has to be a force;

who do I phone?

The (G7)stars a round me shin ing, but all I (F)real ly want to know:

Oh, won’t (Am)you

show me the (F)way, ev ’ry day?

I want (Am)you;

show me the (F)way.

Well, (C)I can see no rea son.

You’re liv ing on your nerves

when (Am)some one drops a cup, to and I sub (Ab)merge.

(Bb)I’m (C)swim ming in a cir cle;

I feel I’m go ing down.

There (Am)has to be a fool

to play my part.

Well, (G7)some one thought of heal ing, but all I (F)real ly want to know:

Oh, won’t (Am)you

show me the (F)way, ev ’ry day?

I want (Am)you;

show me the (F)way.

Well, (F)way.

Oh,

I want (Am)you

day af ter (F)day,

yeah.

(Bb)I (C)won der if I’m dream ing.

I feel so un a shamed;

I (Am)can’t be lieve this is hap pen ing

to (Ab)me.

I (G7)watch you when you’re sleep ing; well, then I want to take your love.

Oh, won’t (Am)you

show me the (F)way, ev ’ry day?

I want (Am)you;

show me the (F)way.

One more time!

I want (Am)you

day af ter (F)day.

Yeah, I want (Am)you

day af ter (F)day,

hey, (C)hey.

Show Me The Way — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton: 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 C, 134 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Show Me The Way”

What key is "Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton played in?
Show Me The Way is arranged in the key of C 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 134 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 Peter Frampton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Peter Frampton can I play here?
Try "BABY, I LOVE YOUR WAY", "SHOW ME THE WAY", "LINES ON MY FACE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Show Me The Way" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Show Me The Way" by Peter Frampton. 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 "Show Me The Way" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Show Me The Way" 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.