And So It Goes
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Capo on 2
Intro: Em A D
D G D
A mansion on a hill is a lovely sight to see
G D Em A
but like any other house it's only temporary
D G D
home is anywhere you choose to put your heart
G D Em A
if there's no love inside it will soon fall apart
G D A D
Chorus: Ashes to ashes dust into dust
G D Em A
buildings will crumble bridges will rust
G D G
mountains will disappear and rivers will dry up
Em A D
and so it goes with everything but love
Em A D Em A
(so it goes) with everything but love (so it goes)
D G D
You can drive around in a long limousine
G D Em A
if you don't know where you're goin' it don't mean a thing
D G D
he who walks a mile just to hold an empty hand
G D Em A
knows what it means to be a wealthy man
Repeat Chorus: same as above except:(palaces will crumble)
G A D G A D
Bridge: Worldly treasures will all pass away
G A Bm Em A A7
there's just one thing that was put here to stay
G D A D
Last Chorus: Ashes to ashes dust into dust
G D Em A
kingdoms will crumble bridges will rust
G D G
mountains will disappear and rivers will dry up
Em A D Em
and so it goes with everything but love (so it goes)
A D Em
with everything but love (so it goes)
A D Em
with everything but love (so it goes)
A D Em A D
with everything butlove
How to play And So It Goes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.