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Like a (Ebmaj7)moth to a flame, burned by the fire,
my (Gm)love is blind, can’t you see my de sire?
Like a (Ebmaj7)moth to a flame, burned by the fire,
my (Gm)love is blind, can’t you see my de sire?
Like a
That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love
goes.
Like a (F6)moth to a flame, burned by the fire.
That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love
goes.
My (F6)love is blind, can’t you see my de sire?
Come with me, don’t you wor ry.
I’m gon na make you cra zy, I’ll give you the time of your life.
I’m gon na take you plac es you’ve nev er been be fore and you’ll be so hap py that you came.
(Bb)Oh,
I’m (F)gon na take you there,
ooh.
(Gm)That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love
goes,
that’s the way love (Gm)goes.
That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love
goes,
that’s the way love (Gm)goes.
Don’t mind if I light can dles, I like to watch us play and, ba by, I’ve got on what you like.
Come clos er, ba by, clos er, reach out and feel my bod y.
I’m gon na give you all my love.
Oh, sug ar, don’t you hur ry.
You’ve got me here all night.
Just close your eyes and hold on tight.
Oh, ba by, don’t stop, don’t stop, go deep er, ba by, deep er.
You feel so good, I’m gon na cry.
That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love goes,
that’s the way love (Gm)goes.
Like a (Ebmaj7)moth to a flame, burned by the fire,
my (Gm)love is blind, can’t you see my de sire?
Like a (Ebmaj7)moth to a flame, burned by the fire,
my (Gm)love is blind, can’t you see my de sire?
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That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love goes.
That’s the way (Ebmaj7)love goes.
That's The Way Love Goes — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "That's The Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson: 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 Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “That's The Way Love Goes”
- What key is "That's The Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson played in?
- That's The Way Love Goes is arranged in the key of Bb 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 Love Goes"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "That's The Way Love Goes" 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 Love 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 Love Goes"?
- "That's The Way Love Goes" was originally performed by Janet Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "That's The Way Love Goes"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Ebmaj7, F, F6, Fm6, G7, Gm.
- What other songs by Janet Jackson can I play here?
- Try "LET'S WAIT AWHILE", "TOGETHER AGAIN", "ANY TIME, ANY PLACE". 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 Love Goes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "That's The Way Love Goes" by Janet Jackson. 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 Love Goes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 Love 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.


