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In ev ’ry (F)heart
there is a (Asus)room,
a (C)sanc tu ar y (Fmaj9)safe and (C)strong,
to heal I the (F)wounds
from lov ers too (Asus)past,
un (C)til a (Fmaj9)new one (F)comes a (C)long.
I spoke to (F)you
in cau tious (Asus)tones;
you (C)an swered me with (Fmaj9)no pre (C)tense.
And heal I the (F)feel
I lov ers too (Asus)much.
My (C)si lence (Fmaj9)is my (F)self de (C)long.
I spoke to (C)fense.
And (C)ev ’ry (C)time
I’ve held a (Fm6)rose
it (C)seems I (Am)on ly (D7)felt the (Gsus)thorns.
And (C)so it (C)goes,
and so it (Fm6)goes,
and (C)so will you soon, (D7)I sup (Gsus)pose.
But (C)if my (F)si (C)lence
(F)made you (Asus)leave,
then (C)that would be my (Fmaj9)worst mis (G)take,
so (C)I will (F)share
this room with (Asus)you,
and (C)you can (Fmaj9)have this (F)heart to (C)break.
And (C)this is (C)why
my eyes are (Fm6)closed;
it’s (C)just as well, for (D7)all I’ve seen.
And (C)so it (C)goes,
and so it goes,
and (C)you’re the (Am)on ly (D7)one who (Gsus)knows.
So (C)I would (F)choose
to be with (Asus)you.
That’s (C)if the choice were (Fmaj9)mine to (G)make.
But (C)you can (F)make de ci sions (Asus)too,
and (C)you can (Fmaj9)have this (F)heart to break.
And (C)so it (C)goes, and so it (Fm6)goes,
and (C)you’re the (Fmaj9)on ly (F)one who (C)knows.
And So It Goes — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "And So It Goes" 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, 75 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “And So It Goes”
- Can I play "And So It Goes" 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 "And So It Goes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel played in?
- And So It Goes 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 "And So It Goes"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "And So It Goes" 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 "And So It Goes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "And So It Goes"?
- "And So It Goes" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "And So It Goes"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am, Asus4, C, D7, F, Fm6, Fmaj9, +2 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "And So It Goes"?
- 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. "And So It Goes" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "And So It Goes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "And So It Goes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.