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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "That's The Way It Goes" by George Harrison: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "That's The Way It Goes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "That's The Way It Goes" by George Harrison. 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 It Goes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 It Goes" 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.