Other arrangements of I Go To Extremes
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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Go To Extremes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Go To Extremes" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Go To Extremes" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "I Go To Extremes" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Go To Extremes" is in the key of C at 132 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Go To Extremes"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.