I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That

by Elton John
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Lyrics

I’ve al ways said that one’s e nough to love.

Now I hear you’re brag ging one is (G)not e nough.

Well, some one tells me you’re not (Dm7)sat is fied.

You got (Gsus)plans to make me one of four or five.

I guess this kind of thing’s just in your blood, but (Dm7)you won’t vi catch me count ing (G)up my love.

I ain’t no ex tra piece eye to fit.

If it (Gsus)takes more than me, let’s (Am)call the it quits.

’Cause (Am)I don’t wan na go on with you like that.

Don’t wan na be a feath er (G)in your cap.

I (C)just wan na tell you, hon ey, (F)I ain’t mad, but (G)I don’t wan na go on with (Am)you like that.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Oh, yeah.

It gets so hard some times to un der stand.

but (Dm7)you This vi catch cle’s get ting (G)out of hand.

Don’t need an ex tra piece eye to see that the (Gsus)fire spreads than fast er (Am)in the it breeze.

’Cause (Am)I don’t wan na go on with you like that.

Don’t wan na be a feath er (G)in your cap.

I (C)just wan na tell you, hon ey, (F)I ain’t mad, but (G)I don’t wan na go on with (Am)you like that.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Oh, yeah.

(Am)you like that.

No, I don’t wan na go on with you like that, one more set of boots on your (G)wel come mat.

You just have to quit ’em if you (F)want me back, ’cause (G)I don’t wan na go on with (Am)you like that.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, if you (Dm7)wan na spread it a round, sis ter, that’s just fine, but (C)I don’t want no sec ond hand er feed ing me lines.

If you (F)wan na hold some one in the mid dle of the night, call out the guards, turn out the lights.

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Whoa.

Oh, yeah.

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I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" by Elton John: 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 A, 124 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That”

What key is "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" by Elton John played in?
I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" 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 "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That"?
"I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am, C, Dm7, E7, F, G, G7, +1 more.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" by Elton John. 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 "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That" 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.