The Song That Goes Like This

by Monty Python's Spamalot
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Lyrics

(F)Once, in ev ’ry show

there (C)comes a song like this.

It (Dm)starts off soft and low,

and (Bb)ends up with a kiss.

Oh, (F)where (Dm)is the (Gm7)song that goes like (Csus)this?

A (F)sen ti men tal song that (C)casts a mag ic spell.

They (Dm)all will hum a long.

(Dm)We’ll (Bb)o ver act like hell.

Oh, (F)this

(Dm)is the (Gm7)song that (C7)goes like this.

(Bb)Now we can go straight in (F)to the mid dle eight, a (Gm7)bridge that (C7)is too (F)far for me.

(F7)I’ll (Bb)sing it in your face,

(A7)while we both em brace, and (Dm)then we (G7)change the (C)key!

(G)Now we’re in to E.

That’s (D)aw fully high for me.

But (Em)ev ’ry one can see

(Em)we (C)should have stayed in D.

For (G)this

(Em)is our (Am7)song that goes like (Dsus)this.

I’m (G)feel ing ver y proud.

You’re (D)sing ing far too loud.

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

(Em)You’re (C)stand ing on my toes.

(G)Sing

(Em)ing our (Am7)song that goes like (Dsus)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,

(Em)it goes (C)on and on and on.

For (G)this

(Em)is our (Am7)song that is too (Dsus)long.

We’ll be (G)sing ing this till dawn.

You’ll (D)wish that you weren’t born.

Let’s (Em)stop this damn re frain,

(Em)be (C)fore we go in sane.

The (G)song (Em)al ways (Am)ends (D7)like

(C)this.

The Song That Goes Like This — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "The Song That Goes Like This" by Monty Python's Spamalot in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “The Song That Goes Like This

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Song That Goes Like This"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "The Song That Goes Like This" by Monty Python's Spamalot played in?
The Song That Goes Like This 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 "The Song That Goes Like This"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Song That Goes Like This" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Song That Goes Like This"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Song That Goes Like This"?
"The Song That Goes Like This" was originally performed by Monty Python's Spamalot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "The Song That Goes Like This" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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