There's No Knowing Where We're Going

by Willy Wonka
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Lyrics

(Cm)There’s no (Ab7)know ing (F)where we’re (Ab)go ing; (Cm)there’s no (Ab)earth ly (Cm)way to know!

(Fm)So we’re (Db7)sim ply (Db7)to and fro ly ing, (D7)slow ly get ly ting (Cm)ver ti go.

(F)To the south the (G)wind is blow ing, (Bb)to the north there (C)may be snow.

(Fm)To the (Db7)west the (Bb)moon is (Db7)glow ing, (Cm)to the (Ab)east a (Eb)cock may (Db)crow!

(Cm)Since we (D7)show no (Fm6)sign of (Cm)slow ing, (F)some one must know (G7)where we are.

(Cm)But no (Ab7)des ti (F)na tion’s (Ab)show ing, (Cm)so it’s (Ab)all a (Cm)bit bi zarre.

(Cm)it’s the (Ab)on ly (Db)place

(G7)to

(Cm)go!

There's No Knowing Where We're Going — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" by Willy Wonka: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “There's No Knowing Where We're Going”

What key is "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" by Willy Wonka played in?
There's No Knowing Where We're Going 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 "There's No Knowing Where We're Going"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" 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 "There's No Knowing Where We're Going"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "There's No Knowing Where We're Going"?
"There's No Knowing Where We're Going" was originally performed by Willy Wonka. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Willy Wonka can I play here?
Try "Burping", "Chew It", "Flying". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" by Willy Wonka. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "There's No Knowing Where We're Going" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.