Thats How It Goes
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A* F#m*
This is how it starts, with smart aleck remarks.
Bm* Dm*
You got me showin teeth, grinnin back at me.
A* F#m*
It's something in your walk. I know it ain't your fault.
Bm* Dm*
When you took my breath away. The more I've got to say.
Bm
The less I wanna talk.
Dm A
You listen to my songs and tell it like it comes.
F#m Bm
You make me wanna write so how could it be wrong?
Dm
You shake my heart right up so
A* F#m* Bm* Dm* A*
How am I expected to stay away when I belong next to you.
F#m* Bm* Dm
In highs and lowest lows, it's you and me. That's how it goes.
A F#m
Yeah this is how it goes. I love you head to toes.
Bm Dm
It hasn't been a year. Always want you here.
A F#m
We got one for the books. I don't care how it looks.
Bm Dm
When you tell me I'm a catch, keep me comin back.
Bm
Sinker, line, and hook.
Dm A
I'm never feelin stuck or watchin where I step.
F#m Bm
Is this what they call love? I think I'll call it love.
Dm
I'm back to where I started.
A F#m Bm Dm A
How am I expected to stay away when I belong next to you.
F#m Bm Dm A F#m
In highs and lowest lows, it's you and me that's how it goes.
Bm Dm A F#m Bm Dm
it's you and me that's how it goes.
Bm Dm A F#m Bm
I don't want to cause a scene. (I don't want to cause a scene.)
Dm A F#m Bm
I just want you to know exactly what I mean. (mmm just what I mean).
Dm A F#m Bm
When I say that I love you 'cause "I love you" won't mean what it's supposed to mean
Dm
unless I got you close to me so
A* F#m* Bm* Dm* A*
How am I expected to stay away when I belong next to you.
F#m* Bm* Dm*
In highs and lowest lows, it's you and me that's how it goes.
A F#m Bm Dm A
How am I expected to stay away when I belong next to you.
F#m Bm Dm A F#m
In highs and lowest lows, it's you and me that's how it goes.
Bm Dm A F#m Bm Dm A (A)
it's you and me 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 A. 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.