Goin On
View chords used in this chart
{Chords Used}
E11: x-0-0-4-5-4
A*: x-0-7-6-5-5
E/G#: 4-x-2-1-0-0
G#m7b5: 4-x-4-4-3-x
C#7: x-4-3-4-2-x
F#m: 2-4-4-2-2-2
D#m7b5: x-6-7-6-7-x
E13: 0-x-x-7-9-9
A/G: 3-0-2-2-2-x
Asus4/F#: 2-0-2-2-3-x
F7: 1-3-1-2-4-x
A/E: 0-0-2-2-3-x
F7/A: x-0-1-2-1-1
Same as verse chords but up a half step after the key change
Am7b5: 5-x-5-5-4-x
D7: x-5-4-5-3-x
Gm: 3-5-5-3-3-3
Em7b5: x-7-8-7-8-x
Intro
A D E11 {A}*
oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, go--in on
[Verso 1]
A E/G# Bm
When in the morning I must arise
E Bm
I look in the mirror
E Bm
It couldn't be clearer
G#m7b5 C#7 F#m D#m7b5
Something is gone from my eyes
[Refrão]
Bm E13
Goin on, goin on, goin o-on
[Verso 2]
A E/G# Bm
I know what is missing because since you been gone
E Bm
My mind keeps on reeling
E Bm
My heart keeps on feeling
G#m7b5 C#7 F#m D#m7b5
why is my love going on
[Refrão]
Bm E13
Goin on, goin on, goin o-on
[Ponte]
A
I love you
A/G
I miss you
Asus4/F# F7
Things won't be the same 'til I kiss you
A/E
I'm empty
F7/A
Without you
D E
My heart's full with my arms about you
A D E11 {A}*
oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, go--in on
[Verso 3]
A E/G# Bm
We said it was over We're living apart
E Bm
We couldn't quite make it
E Bm
But still I can't shake it
G#m7b5 C#7 F#m D#m7b5
Our love still lives on in my heart
[Refrão]
Bm E13
Goin on, goin on, goin o-on
[Ponte]
A
I love you
A/G
Forever
Asus4/F# F7
Love won't be the same again ever
A/E
Without you
F7/A
I'm longing
D E
You gave me a sense of belonging
A D E11 Bb
oo, oo, oo, oo, oo, go--in on
{Saxophone Solo}
Dm Cm7 F Cm F Cm
Eb|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
Bb|-6-6-6-3-4-----------------3---------3-----3-6-3-----------3---3-4-5-6-3----------|
Gb|-----------5s7s5-3-------3---3---3s5--------------3----3s5---------------3---3s0--|
Db|-----------------------5-------5---------3-----------5---------------------5------|
Ab|-------------------3-6------------------------------------------------------------|
Eb|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
{Post Solo}
Am7b5 D7 Gm Em7b5
Why is my love goin on, goin on
[Refrão]
Cm F
Goin on, goin on, goin o-on
[Verso 4]
Bb
I love you
Bb/G#
I miss you
Bbsus4/G
I'm sorry
F#7
Forgive me (Won't you forgive me)
Bb/F
Believe me (Believe me)
F#7/A#
My lover (My lover)
Eb F
There never could be any other
Outro
Bb Bb/G#
Come be my redeemer
Bbsus4/G F#7
Awaken me beautiful dreamer
Bb/F
I love you
F#7/A#
I miss you
Eb F
Things won't be the same 'til I'm with you
How to play Goin On
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E11. 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.