What key is "The Song That Goes Like This" in?

"The Song That Goes Like This" by Monty Python's Spamalot is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Song That Goes Like This" 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 Song That Goes Like This" 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.

How long does it take to learn "The Song That Goes Like This" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Monty Python's Spamalot can I play here?

Try "All For One", "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life", "Brave Sir Robin". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Eb)Once, in ev ’ry show there (Bb)comes a song like this.

It (Cm)starts off soft and low, and (Ab)ends up with a kiss.

Oh, (Eb)where (Cm)is the (Fm7)song that goes like (Bbsus)this?

(Bb)Where is it?

Where?

A (Eb)sen ti men tal song that (Bb)casts a mag ic spell.

(Bdim7)They (Cm)all will hum a long.

We’ll (Ab)o ver act like hell.

Oh, (Eb)this

(Cm)is the (Fm7)song that (Bb7)goes like (Eb)this.

Yes, it is!

(Eb)Yes, it is!

Yes, it is!

(Ab)Now we can go straight

in (Eb)to the mid dle eight,

a (Bb7)bridge that is too (Eb)far for me.

(Eb7)I’ll sing it in your face, (G7)while we both em brace, and (Cm7)then we (F7)change the (Bb)key!

(F)Now we’re in to E.

That’s (C)aw fully high for me.

But (Dm)ev ’ry one can see we (Bb)should have stayed in D.

For (F)this

(Dm)is our (Gm7)song that goes like (Csus)this.

I’m (F)feel ing ver y proud.

You’re (C)sing ing far too loud.

That’s the (Dm)way that this song goes.

You’re (Bb)stand ing on my toes.

(F)Sing

(Dm)ing our (Gm7)song that goes like (C)this.

I (G)can’t be lieve there’s more.

It’s (D)far too long, I’m sure.

That’s the (Em)trou ble with this song,

it goes (C)on and on and on.

For (G)this

(Em7)is our (Am7)song that is too long.

Jesus Christ!

God damn it!

We’ll be (A)sing ing this till dawn.

You’ll (E)wish that you weren’t born.

Let’s (F#m)stop this damn re frain, be (D)fore we go in sane.

The (A)song (F#m7)al ways (Bm7)ends (E)like

(D)this.

The Song That Goes Like This by Monty Python's Spamalot

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Song That Goes Like This”

What key is "The Song That Goes Like This" in?: "The Song That Goes Like This" by Monty Python's Spamalot is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Song That Goes Like This" 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 Song That Goes Like This" 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.
How long does it take to learn "The Song That Goes Like This" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Monty Python's Spamalot can I play here?: Try "All For One", "Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life", "Brave Sir Robin". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.