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(D)I have these (A)mo ments all (G)stead y and strong; I’m (D)feel ing so (A)ho ly and (G)hum ble.
The (D)next thing I (A)know I’m all (G)wor ried and weak and I (D)feel my self (A)start ing to (G)crum ble.
The (Bm)mean ings get lost and the teach ings get tossed and you don’t know what you’re goin’ to do next.
You (Bm)wait for the sun but it nev er quite comes; and (G)some kind of mes sage comes (E7)through to you,
(G)some kind of mes sage comes
through,
and it says to you: (D)“Love when you (A)can,
(G)cry when you (A)have to; (D)be who you (A)must, that’s a (G)part of the (A)plan.
A (D)wait your ar (A)riv al with (G)sim ple sur (A)viv al and (Bm)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand.”
(D)I had a (A)wom an who (G)gave me her soul, but (D)I was n’t (A)read y to (G)take it.
Her (D)heart was so (A)frag ile and (G)heav y to hold and and (D)I was a (A)fraid I might (G)break it.
Your (Bm)con science a wakes and you see your mis takes and you wish some one would you con fes sions.
The (Bm)days miss their mark and the night gets so dark and (G)some kind of mes sage comes (E7)through to you,
(G)some kind of mes sage shoots
through,
and it says to you: (D)“Love when you (A)can,
(G)cry when you (A)have to; (D)be who you (A)must, that’s a (G)part of the (A)plan.
A (D)wait your ar (A)riv al with (G)sim ple sur (A)viv al and (Bm)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand,
(G)one day we’ll all un (E7)der stand.”
(D)There is no (A)E den or (G)heav en ly gates that (D)you’re gon na (A)make it to (G)one day.
But (D)all of the (A)an swers you (G)seek can be found in the (D)dreams that you (A)dream, on
the way.
Part Of The Plan — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Part Of The Plan" by Dan Fogelberg: 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 D, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Part Of The Plan”
- What key is "Part Of The Plan" by Dan Fogelberg played in?
- Part Of The Plan is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Part Of The Plan"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Part Of The Plan" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Part Of The Plan"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Part Of The Plan"?
- "Part Of The Plan" was originally performed by Dan Fogelberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Part Of The Plan"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dmaj7, E7, G.
- What other songs by Dan Fogelberg can I play here?
- Try "LEADER OF THE BAND", "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "SAME OLD LANG SYNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Part Of The Plan" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Part Of The Plan" by Dan Fogelberg. 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 "Part Of The Plan" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Part Of The Plan" 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.