So It Goes...

by Taylor Swift

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See you in the dark.

All eyes on you, my ma gi sion cian.

All eyes on us.

You make ev ’ry one dis ap pear and cut me in to piec es.

I’m Gold so cage, chill, hos but you tage to my feel ings.

Back a gainst the wall.

Trip ping, trip, trip pin’ when you’re gone.

’Cause we break down a lit tle, but when you (A)get me a lone it’s so sim ple, ’cause ba by, I know what you know.

We can (A)feel it.

And all the (G)piec es fall

right (A)in to place.

Get ting (G)caught up in the mo ment,

lip stick (A)on your face.

So it goes.

I’m (G)yours to keep,

and I’m (A)yours to lose.

You know I’m (G)not a bad girl, but I (D)do bad (A)things with you.

So it goes.

Met you in a bar.

All eyes on me, your il lu sion ist.

All eyes on us.

I make all your gray days ap clear, and wear you like a neck lace.

I’m Gold so cage, chill, hos but you make me my jeal ous.

But I got your heart

skip ping, skip, skip pin’ when I’m gone.

’Cause we break down a lit tle, but when I (A)get you a lone it’s so sim ple, ’cause ba by, I know what you know.

We can (A)feel it.

And all the (G)piec es fall

right (A)in to place.

Get ting (G)caught up in the mo ment,

lip stick (A)on your face.

So it goes.

I’m (G)yours to keep,

and I’m (A)yours to lose.

You know I’m (G)not a bad girl, but I (D)do bad (A)things with you.

So it goes.

Come here, dressed in (D)black now.

So, so, so it goes.

Scratch es down your (D)back now.

So, (Em)so, so it goes.

You did a num ber on (A)me, but hon est ly, ba by, who’s count ing?

I did a num ber on (A)you, but hon est ly, ba by, who’s count ing?

You did a num ber on (A)me, but hon est ly, ba by, who’s count ing?

Who’s count ing?

One, two, three.

And all the Come here, dressed in black now.

So, so, so it goes.

Scratch es down your back now.

So, so, so it goes.

So It Goes... by Taylor Swift — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “So It Goes... by Taylor Swift in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 70 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "So It Goes..." good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "So It Goes..."?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.