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Yeah
Oh (Eb)woh du du (Cm)da
I got some thing to (Cm)tell you,
I got some thing to (Ab)say.
I’m gon na (Eb)put this dream in (Cm)mo tion, nev er let (Eb)noth ing stand in my (Ab)way.
When the going gets tough,
the (Bb)tough get (Eb)go ing.
I’m gon na (Cm)get my a self ’cross the er, that’s the noth in’s gon na will ing to pay.
Your gon love’s make like a slow train de com ing, and give me love it in the old fash ioned (Ab)way, woh.
(Bb)Dar (Cm)lin’, I’ll (Ab)climb an y moun tain; (Bb)dar (Cm)lin’, I’ll (Ab)do an y thing.
Ooh (ooh), can (Cm)I touch ya (can I (Bb)touch ya) and (Eb)do the things that lov ers do?
Ooh (ooh), wan (Cm)na hold ya (wan na (Bb)hold ya): I (Eb)got to get it through to you.
Oh, when the (Eb)go ing gets tough, (Cm)(the tough get going): When the go ing gets rough, (the tough get rough): Hey (Ab)hey hey hey hey.
(Bb)Oh, (Eb)ba by.
I’m gon na
Woh woh oh oh oh.
Yeah yeah yeah.
(Bb)Dar (Cm)lin’, I’ll (Ab)climb an y moun tain; (Bb)dar (Cm)lin’, I’ll (Ab)swim ev ’ry sea.
(Bb)Dar (Cm)lin’, I’ll (Ab)reach for the heav en; (Bb)dar (Cm)lin’, with (Ab)you lov in’ (Bb)me, (CN.C.)ooh
(ooh).
Ooh, can I (Cm)touch ya (can I (Bb)touch ya) and (Eb)do the things that lov ers do?
Ooh (ooh), wan na (Cm)hold ya (wan na (Bb)hold ya): I (Eb)got to get it through to you.
When the go ing gets tough, (Cm)(go ing gets tough) go and get rough.
(Ab)(Go ing gets rough.) When the go ing gets tough, (Cm)(go ing gets tough) go and get rough.
(Ab)(Go ing gets rough.) When the go ing gets tough...
When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" by Billy Ocean: 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 Eb, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going”
- What key is "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" by Billy Ocean played in?
- When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going"?
- "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" was originally performed by Billy Ocean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbm, Bbsus4, C, Cm, Eb.
- What other songs by Billy Ocean can I play here?
- Try "SUDDENLY", "THERE'LL BE SAD SONGS", "GET OUTTA MY DREAMS, GET INTO MY CAR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" by Billy Ocean. 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 "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get 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.