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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "That's The Way It Goes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “That's The Way It Goes”
- Can I play "That's The Way It Goes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "That's The Way It Goes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "That's The Way It Goes"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "That's The Way It Goes" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "That's The Way It Goes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "That's The Way It Goes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.