That's How It Goes
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E A B A E A B A
We met last year in the summertime, and that’s how it goes
E A B A B
A boy and girl with a love so fine, and that’s how it goes
G#m A E G#m A E
Baby how could we tell, that we’d get on so well
A E
I saw you once and I simply fell, and that’s how it goes
E A B A E A B A
The autumn came with the summer gone, and that’s how it goes
E A B A B
My love for you just went on and on, and that’s how it goes
G#m A E G#m A E
Baby I do love you, baby you know it’s true
A E
And I know you will be grateful too, and that’s how it goes
C#m G#m C#m B C
And then the winter came, how can you rearrange it
C#m G#m C#m A B
Our love is just the same, no one can ever change it
E A B A E A B A
Spring is knockin’ on winter’s door, and that’s how it goes
E A B A B
Our love is stronger than it was before, and that’s how it goes
G#m A E G#m A E
Baby I love you so, baby don’t ever go
A E
I need you more than you’ll ever know, and that’s how it goes
G#m A E G#m A E
Baby I love you so, baby don’t ever go
A E
I need you more than you’ll ever know, and that’s how it goes
How to play That's How It Goes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.