There’s a man talk ing (D7)on the ra di o.
What he’s say ing I don’t real ly know.
Seems he’s lost some (D7)stocks and shares, stops and stares.
(C)He’s a fraid I know.
(D7)That’s the way it goes.
There’s a man talk ing (D7)of the prom ised land.
He’ll ac quire it with some krug err and.
Sub di vide and (D7)deal it out, feel his clout.
(C)He can stoop so low.
(D7)That’s the way it goes.
There’s an ac tor who (D7)hopes to fit the bill, sees a shin ing cit y on a hill.
Step up close and (D7)see he’s blind, wined and dined.
(C)All he has is posed.
And (D7)that’s the way it goes.
There’s a fire that (D7)burns a way the lies man i fest ing in the spir i tual eye.
Though you won’t un der (D7)stand the way I feel.
You con ceal (C)all there is to know.
(D7)That’s the way it goes.
(D7)That’s the way it goes.
(D7)That’s the way it goes.
That’s the way it goes.
That’s the way it goes.
That’s the way it goes.
That's The Way It Goes by George Harrison
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “That's The Way It Goes”
- What key is "That's The Way It Goes" in?
- "That's The Way It Goes" by George Harrison is in the key of G with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "That's The Way It Goes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "That's The Way It Goes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "That's The Way It Goes"?
- This arrangement of "That's The Way It Goes" uses 3 chords: C, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "That's The Way It Goes" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by George Harrison can I play here?
- Try "ALL THINGS MUST PASS", "WHAT IS LIFE", "GOT MY MIND SET ON YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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