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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Gotta Go My Own Way" by High School Musical 2 in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Gotta Go My Own Way"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Gotta Go My Own Way" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 178 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.