Other arrangements of That's The Way God Planned It
Pick a learning view.
Why can’t we be (G)hum ble,
like the (C7)good Lord said?
He prom ised to ex (C)alt us,
but (F)low is the way.
How man be so (G)greed y
when there’s (C7)so much left?
All things are God (C)giv en, and we (F)all have been blessed.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
Let not your heart be trou bled.
Let mourn ing, (C7)sob bing cease.
Just learn how to help (C)one an oth er, and (F)live in per fect peace.
If we all would be (Em7)hum ble,
like the (C7)good Lord said,
He said He would ex (C)alt us all, but (F)low is the way.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
I hope you get the mes sage.
When you won’t, some (C7)bod y will.
You may not un der stand me,
but (F)Bill y will love you still.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned me; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants me (C7)to be.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
(C)That’s the way
God (G)planned it; (Am)that’s the way God (C)wants it (C7)to be.
That's The Way God Planned It — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "That's The Way God Planned It" by Billy Preston: 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, 69 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 “That's The Way God Planned It”
- What key is "That's The Way God Planned It" by Billy Preston played in?
- That's The Way God Planned It 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 "That's The Way God Planned It"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "That's The Way God Planned It" 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 "That's The Way God Planned It"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "That's The Way God Planned It"?
- "That's The Way God Planned It" was originally performed by Billy Preston. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "That's The Way God Planned It"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, C7, Dm7, Em7, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Billy Preston can I play here?
- Try "OUTA-SPACE", "WITH YOU I'M BORN AGAIN", "WILL IT GO ROUND IN CIRCLES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "That's The Way God Planned It" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "That's The Way God Planned It" by Billy Preston. 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 "That's The Way God Planned It" 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 "That's The Way God Planned It" 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.