Something Happened On The Way To Heaven

by Phil Collins
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Lyrics

We had a thing so we a love, bad?

but you don’t know what thing you’ve got ’til you (Bb)lose wrong?

it.

Well, that was then of I and this is the now, swers

and I want (Bb)you back.

(Fm)How man y (Cm)times can I say I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry?

(How man (Bb)y times?) Yes, I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry.

I How can ed you good go so love,

but you How can some pened so right go to (Bb)so wrong?

en.

Well, I don’t know, of me don’t have all let now, go

and I want (Bb)you back.

(Fm)How man y (Cm)times can I say I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry?

(How man (Bb)y times?) Yes, I’m (Abmaj7)sor

(Bb)ry.

(How man (Bb)y times?) Oh, you know you can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’less (Bb)you come (Cm7)with (Bb)me.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)in (Abmaj7)me.

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)me.

You can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’til (Bb)it’s all (Cm7)o (Bb)ver.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)let me (Cm7)show (Bb6)you.

They say you (Eb)can’t take it (Gm7)with you when you (Ab)go,

and (Cm)I be lieve it.

But tak ing what I’ve (Eb)got or (Gm7)be ing here with (Ab)you,

you know, (Eb)I’d, I’d rath er (Bb7sus)leave it.

We had (Bb)a we (Abmaj7)had a love,

but you don’t (Bb)know what you’ve got ’til you (Bb)lose it.

Well, that (Bb)was then and (Abmaj7)this is (Bb)now,

and I want (Bb)you back.

(Fm)How man y (Cm)times can I say I’m (Abmaj7)sor (Bb)ry?

(How man (Bb)y times?) Yes, I’m (Abmaj7)sor (Bb)ry.

(Yes, I’m (Bb)sor ry.) Oh, you know you can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’less (Bb)you come (Cm7)with (Bb)me.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)me.

You can (Ab)run and (Bb)you can (Eb)hide, but I’m not (Ab)leav ing ’til (Bb)it’s all (Cm7)o (Bb)ver.

We’ve had (Ab)our prob lems, but I’m (Bb)on your (Eb)side.

(Cm7)You’re all I (Fm7)need,

(Bb)please be (Cm7)lieve (Bb6)in (Eb)me.

(Eb)me.

Something Happened On The Way To Heaven — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" by Phil Collins: 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 F, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Something Happened On The Way To Heaven”

What key is "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" by Phil Collins played in?
Something Happened On The Way To Heaven 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 "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" 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 "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven"?
"Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" was originally performed by Phil Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Cm, Cm7, Eb, +4 more.
What other songs by Phil Collins can I play here?
Try "SEPARATE LIVES", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP", "TRASHIN' THE CAMP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" by Phil Collins. 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 "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Something Happened On The Way To Heaven" 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.