Other arrangements of I Go To Extremes
Pick a learning view.
(C)Call me a jo ker (F)call me a fool.
(F6)Right at this mo ment I’m (C)to tal ly cool.
(C)Clear as a (C)crys tal, (F)sharp as a knife, I feel like I’m in the (C)prime of my life.
(C)Some times it feels like I’m (F)go ing too fast.
(C)I don’t know how long this (D)feel ing will last; (C)may be it’s (G)on ly to (C)night.
Dar ling, I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
Too high or (C)too low, there (F)ain’t no in (G)be (C)tweens.
And if I (Gm6)stand
or I (A7)fall.
(Dm)It’s all or noth ing at (Fm)all.
Dar ling, I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
(C)Some times I’m tired, ker (F)some times I’m shot.
(F6)Some times I don’t know how (C)much more I’ve got.
(C)May be I’m (C)head ed (F)o ver the hill, may be I’ve set my self (C)up for the kill.
(C)Tell me how much do you (F)think you can take (C)un til the heart in you’s (D)start ing to break?
(C)Some times it (G)feels like it (C)will.
Dar ling, I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
Too high or (C)too low, there (F)ain’t no in (G)be (C)tweens.
You can be (Gm6)sure
when I’m (A7)gone.
(Dm)I won’t be out there too (Fm)long.
Dar ling, I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
(D)Out of the dark ness, (Bb)in to the light, (F)leav ing the scene of the (C)crime,
(D)ei ther I’m wrong or I’m (Bb)per fect ly right ev ’ry (F)time.
(Am)Some times I lie a wake, (F)night af ter night.
(C)com ing a part at the (G)seams.
(D)Ea ger to please, (Bb)read y to fight.
(F)Why do I go to ex (C)tremes?
And if I (Gm6)stand
or I (A7)fall,
(Dm)it’s all or noth ing at (Fm)all.
Dar ling, I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
No I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
Too high or (C)too low there (F)ain’t no in (G)be (C)tweens.
You can be (Gm6)sure
when I’m (A7)gone
(Dm)I won’t be out there too (Fm)long.
Dar ling, I (C)don’t know why (F)I go to (G)ex (C)tremes.
(C)I don’t know why.
I don’t know why.
(C)I don’t know why.
I don’t know why.
I Go To Extremes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "I Go To Extremes" by Billy Joel: 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, 132 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 “I Go To Extremes”
- What key is "I Go To Extremes" by Billy Joel played in?
- I Go To Extremes 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 "I Go To Extremes"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Go To Extremes" 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 Go To Extremes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Go To Extremes"?
- "I Go To Extremes" was originally performed by Billy Joel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Go To Extremes"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Am, Bb, C, D, Dm, F, F6, +3 more.
- What other songs by Billy Joel can I play here?
- Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "I Go To Extremes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Go To Extremes" by Billy Joel. 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 Go To Extremes" 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 "I Go To Extremes" 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.