Other arrangements of Good Thing Going
Pick a learning view.
It start ed out like a song.
We start ed qui et and (F)slow,
with no sur prise,
and then one (C)morn ing I (Dm9)woke
to (D)re al ize:
We had a good thing go ing.
It’s not that noth ing went wrong.
Some an gry mo ments, of (F)course,
but just a few,
and on ly (C)mo ments, no (Dm9)more,
be (D)cause we knew
we had a good thing go ing.
And if I want ed too much, was that such a mis take
at the time?
You nev er want ed e nough.
All right, tough, I don’t make
that a crime.
And while it’s go ing a long,
you take for grant ed some (F)love
will wear a way.
We took for (C)grant ed a (Dm9)lot
and (D)still I say
it could have kept on grow ing,
in stead of just kept on.
We had a good thing
(Bb)go (Dm)ing...
(Bbmaj7)go (C)ing...
(F)gone.
Good Thing Going — Simple Sheet Music
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"Good Thing Going" 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 F, 72 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 “Good Thing Going”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Good Thing Going"?
- 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 "Good Thing Going" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
- Good Thing Going is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Good Thing Going"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Good Thing Going" 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 "Good Thing Going"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Good Thing Going"?
- "Good Thing Going" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
- Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". 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 "Good Thing Going". Key of F, 72 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.