That's The Way It Goes

by George Harrison
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"That's The Way It Goes" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 110 BPM.

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About “That's The Way It Goes”

What key is "That's The Way It Goes" by George Harrison played in?
That's The Way It Goes is arranged in the key of G 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 It Goes"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "That's The Way It Goes" 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 "That's The Way It Goes"?
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 It Goes"?
"That's The Way It Goes" was originally performed by George Harrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "That's The Way It Goes"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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