That's The Way Love Goes

by Janet Jackson
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Lyrics

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"That's The Way Love Goes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “That's The Way Love Goes”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "That's The Way Love Goes"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "That's The Way Love Goes". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.