It Goes On
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Intro: Dm F C Bb (x2)
verse 1
Dm F
When you heart's on the edge
C Bb
Barely hanging on like a midnight cigarette
Dm F
When the nights don't seem to end
C Bb
And that lonely wind is singing you to sleep once again
Pre-Chorus
Dm C Bb
I won't make a promise I can't keep
Dm C Bb
Like a river flows to the ocean deep
[Refrão]
Dm F
It goes on and on
C Bb
Bound to forever, even when we're gone
Dm F
It goes on and on
C Bb
We'll be together, at the rising of the dawn
Dm
It goes on
Instrumental: Dm C Bb (x2)
verse 2
Dm F
When your mind's on the loose
C Bb
Slowly wearing out like a faded old tattoo
Dm F
When the days all look the same
C Bb
When that lonely wind keeps singing only you can ease the pain
Pre-Chorus
Dm C Bb
That's the kind of bond that you can't break
Dm C Bb
Like looking up at all the stars and space
[Refrão]
Dm F
It goes on and on
C Bb
Bound to forever, even when we're gone
Dm F
It goes on and on
C Bb
We'll be together, at the rising of the dawn
Dm
It goes on
Bridge
Dm C
Digging through the sands of time to find the way back home
G Dm
The memories and pain, it keeps me hanging on
Dm C
To know I'm not alone, We're stronger than the bonds of blood
G Dm
Even on the darkest days together through the valley of the dark
[Refrão]
Dm F
It goes on and on
C Bb
Bound to forever, Even when we're gone
Dm F
It goes on and on and on
C Bb
We'll be together, At the rising of the dawn
C Bb Dm
We'll be together, At the rising of the dawn
How to play It Goes 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 Dm. 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.