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I got ta (Fsus2)say what’s on my mind.
but Some thing a bout us and I (C)does n’t seem (G)right these days.
Life An keeps er (Fsus2)get ting in the way.
and When (C)ev er we try, some how (Fsus2)the plan is (F)al ways re ar (G)ranged.
It’s so hard to (Am)say, but I’ve (Gsus)got ta do what’s (C)best for me.
You’ll be o (G)kay...
I’ve (Am9)got to move (Fmaj9)on and be (C)who I am.
I (Am9)just don’t be (Fmaj9)long here; I (G)hope you un der (Am)stand.
We (F)might find our (Am7)place in this (G)world some day,
but (Dm7)at least for (Am7)now,
I got ta go my own way.
Don’t wan na (Fsus2)leave it all be hind,
but I get my hopes up and I (C)watch them seem (G)fall ev time.
Life An oth er (Fsus2)col or turns to grey,
and it’s (C)just er too hard to watch (Fsus2)it all is (F)slow ly fade a (G)way.
I’m leav in’ to (Am)day ’cause I’ve (Gsus)got ta do what’s (C)best for me.
You’ll be o (G)kay...
I’ve (Am9)got to move (Fmaj9)on and be (C)who I am.
I (Am9)just don’t be (Fmaj9)long here; I (G)hope you un der (Am)stand.
We (F)might find our (Am7)place in this (G)world some day,
but (Dm7)at least for (Am7)now,
I got ta go my own way.
I got ta go my own way.
What a bout us?
(C5)What a (Dm11)bout ev ’ry thing we’ve (C)been through?
What a bout trust?
You (Am11)know I nev er want ed to hurt you.
(G)And what a bout me?
(Dm11)What am I sup posed to (F)do?
(I got ta leave, but I’ll miss you.
So I’ve (Am11)got to move (Fmaj9)on and be (C)who I am.
do you have to I (Am11)just don’t be (Fmaj9)long here; I (G)hope you un der (I’m ing to un der We (F)might find a (Am7)place in this (G)world some day,
but (Dm7)at least for (Am7)now, (I want you to stay.) I wan na go my own I’ve (Am9)got to move (Fmaj9)on and be (C)who I am.
a bout us?) to go?) (Am11)just don’t be (Fmaj9)long here; I (G)hope you un der stand.
ing to un der stand.) (F)might find a (Am7)place in this (G)world some day,
but (Dm7)at least for (Am7)now, (I want you to stay.) I wan na go my own way.
(Am9)got to move (Fmaj9)on and be (Dm7)at least for (Am7)now,
I got ta go my own way.
I got ta (D7sus)go my own way.
I (G)got ta go my own way.
Gotta Go My Own Way — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Gotta Go My Own Way" 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, 178 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 “Gotta Go My Own Way”
- Can I play "Gotta Go My Own Way" 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 "Gotta Go My Own Way" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Gotta Go My Own Way" by High School Musical 2 played in?
- Gotta Go My Own Way 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 "Gotta Go My Own Way"?
- The arrangement plays at 178 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Gotta Go My Own Way" 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 "Gotta Go My Own Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Gotta Go My Own Way"?
- "Gotta Go My Own Way" was originally performed by High School Musical 2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by High School Musical 2 can I play here?
- Try "WHAT TIME IS IT", "WORK THIS OUT", "FABULOUS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Gotta Go My Own Way"?
- 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. "Gotta Go My Own Way" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Gotta Go My Own Way"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Gotta Go My Own Way" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.