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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"That's The Way God Planned It" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 69 BPM.
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About “That's The Way God Planned It”
- Where are the chord symbols for "That's The Way God Planned It" 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. "That's The Way God Planned It" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "That's The Way God Planned It" 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. "That's The Way God Planned It" is in the key of C at 69 BPM.
- What chords are in "That's The Way God Planned It"?
- 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.
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