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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"And So It Goes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "And So It Goes"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "And So It Goes". Key of C, 75 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.