Lyrics
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"The Beat Goes On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 84 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 “The Beat Goes On”
- What key is "The Beat Goes On" by Sonny Bono played in?
- The Beat Goes On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Beat Goes On"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Beat Goes On" 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 "The Beat Goes On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Beat Goes On"?
- "The Beat Goes On" was originally performed by Sonny Bono. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Beat Goes On"?
- This arrangement uses 1 chord: C7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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