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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Gotta Go My Own Way" by High School Musical 2: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Gotta Go My Own Way" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Gotta Go My Own Way" by High School Musical 2. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Gotta Go My Own Way" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Gotta Go My Own Way" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.