The beat goes on,
the beat goes on.
Drums keep pound ing rhy thm to the brain.
La da da da di.
La da da da da.
The Char les ton was once the rage, uh huh.
His to ry has turned a page, uh huh.
The min i skirt’s the cur rent thing, uh huh.
Teen y bop per is our new dy, born you king, uh huh.
And the beat goes on,
the beat goes on.
Drums keep pound ing rhy thm to the brain.
La da da da di.
La da da da da.
The gro c’ry store does su per mart, uh huh.
Lit tle girls still break their hearts, uh huh.
And men still keep on march ing off to war.
’Lec tric ’ly per they our keep dy, their you base ball score.
And the beat goes on, dime?”
The Beat Goes On by Sonny Bono
1 person has learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Beat Goes On”
- What key is "The Beat Goes On" in?
- "The Beat Goes On" by Sonny Bono is in the key of C with a tempo of 84 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Beat Goes On" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Beat Goes On" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "The Beat Goes On"?
- This arrangement of "The Beat Goes On" uses 1 chord: C7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Beat Goes On" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
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