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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going" 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 Ab, 132 BPM.
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About “When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going"?
- 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 "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 Ab 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 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 "When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going". Key of Ab, 132 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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