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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Song That Goes Like This" 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.
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About “The Song That Goes Like This”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Song That Goes Like This"?
- 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 "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 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 "The Song That Goes Like This". 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.
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