When I Get Where I'm Goin'

by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton
Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Kid Mode

Other arrangements of When I Get Where I'm Goin'

Pick a learning view.

Lyrics

When (Am)I get where I’m go in’,

on the (Dm7)far side (C)of the (F)sky,

the first thing (G)that I’m (Am)gon na do is (F)spread my (Am)wings and (Gsus)fly.

I’m gon na (Am)land be (G)side a (C)lion

and run my (Dm7)fin gers (C)through his (F)mane.

Or (F)I might find out (Am)what it’s like to (F)ride a (Am)drop of rain.

Yeah, when (F)I get where I’m go in’,

there’ll be (C)on ly hap py tears.

I will (G)shed the sins and strug gles I have (F)car ried all these years.

And I’ll (F)leave my (Bb)heart (F)wide o pen,

I will (Am)love and have no fear.

Yeah, when (G)I get where I’m go in’,

don’t (G)cry for me down (F)here.

I’m gon na (Am)walk with my grand (C)dad dy

and he’ll (Dm7)match me (C)step for step.

And I’ll tell him how I’ve (Am)missed him (C)ev ’ry (F)min ute since he left.

And (C)then I’ll hug his (G)neck.

Yeah, when (C)here.

So much (Eb)pain and so much dark ness in this (F7)world we stum ble through.

All these (Ab)ques tions I can’t an swer and (Bb)so much work to do.

But when I get where I’m (Am)go in’,

and I (Dm7)see my (C)Mak er’s (F)face,

I’ll (F)stand for (G)ev er in the light of (F)His a maz ing (Dm7)grace!

Yeah, when I get where I’m go in’,

oh, when (F)I get where I’m go in’,

there’ll be (C)on ly hap py tears.

Hal le (F)lu

jah.

I will (C)love and have no fear.

When (F)I

get where

I’m

(C)go in’.

Yeah, when I get where I’m go in’.

When I Get Where I'm Goin' — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

3 people have learned this song

Learn "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 176 BPM.

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

About “When I Get Where I'm Goin'

Can I play "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton played in?
When I Get Where I'm Goin' 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 "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" 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 "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
"When I Get Where I'm Goin'" was originally performed by Brad Paisley featuring Dolly Parton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Am, Bb, C, Dm7, Eb, F, F7, +5 more.
Can a complete beginner play "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "When I Get Where I'm Goin'"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "When I Get Where I'm Goin'" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

More songs you might like