Thats How It Goes
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Intro
C E7 F
[Verso 1]
C E7 F
What a letdown I really wanna stay out
C
But it's getting kinda late now
E7 F
So I go with the crowd, let it play out
C E7 F
You know I'd like to keep it going back at my room
C
Stay up learning all about you
E7 F
But it's late and the night's turning light blue
[Pré-Refrão]
C Am
But I don't wanna live my life
F
Thinking about small things I don't do right
C
'Cause if I mess up once, I'll mess up twice
F
And that's okay
[Refrão]
C
That's how it goes, ah
E7 F
See ya when I see ya good to know ya
C
Wake up in the morning and I wonder
E7 F
Guess I really missed out
C
That's how it goes, ah
E7 F
Shoulda, coulda, woulda, what a bummer
C
Really wish I woulda got your number
E7 F
Guess I really missed out
F
That's how it goes
[Verso 2]
C E7 F
What a letdown I guess I gotta leave now
C
Maybe later, it'll work out
F
And I won't have to come here again
C E7 F
But who cares? I do, don't you?
C E7 F
Every time, I swear I lose what's new
[Refrão]
C
That's how it goes, ah
E7 F
See ya when I see ya good to know ya
C
Wake up in the morning and I wonder
E7 F
Guess I really missed out
C
That's how it goes, ah
E7 F
Shoulda, coulda, woulda, what a bummer
C
Really wish I woulda got your number
E7 F
Guess I really missed out
F
That's how it goes
How to play Thats How It Goes
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.