Steady As We Go

by Dave Matthews Band
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Lyrics

(Db)I’ll walk half way a round the world just to (Bb)sit down by your side.

If And (Db)I would do by, most an (Ab)y thing, girl, to be the (Ab6)ap ple (Ebsus2)of your (Ebsus2)eye.

Well, trou bles, (Bbsus4)they (Bb)may (Db)come and go, but (Ab6)good times, (Ebsus2)they’re the (Ebsus2)gold.

So if the (Bbsus4)road gets rock (Db)y, girl, just (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we go.

(Db)An y place wrings you wan na go, you know (Bb)I’ll be next to you.

If it’s (Db)treas ure, ba by, you’re an (Ab)look ing for, to be I’ll (Ab6)search the (Ebsus2)whole world (Ebsus2)through.

No, trou bles, (Bbsus4)they (Bb)may (Db)come and go, but (Ab6)good times, (Ebsus2)they’re the (Ebsus2)gold.

So if the (Bbsus4)road gets rock (Db)y, girl, just (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we go.

When the storm comes down, you shel ter me.

When I don’t say a (Gb)word and you know ex act ly what I mean.

(Cb)In the dark est (Gb)times, oh, you shine on me.

You set

me

free

and keep me (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we (Ebsus2)go.

So (Ab6)stead y (Ebsus2)as we go.

Steady As We Go — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Steady As We Go" by Dave Matthews Band: 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 Bb, 80 BPM.

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

About “Steady As We Go”

What key is "Steady As We Go" by Dave Matthews Band played in?
Steady As We Go is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Steady As We Go"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Steady As We Go" 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 "Steady As We Go"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Steady As We Go"?
"Steady As We Go" was originally performed by Dave Matthews Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Steady As We Go"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bbsus4, C, Cb, Db, Eb, +2 more.
What other songs by Dave Matthews Band can I play here?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Christmas Song", "Where Are You Going". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Steady As We Go" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Steady As We Go" by Dave Matthews Band. 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 "Steady As We Go" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Steady As We Go" 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.