The Beat Goes On
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C/G Cmaj9 Am
Thought that i died today
Am7 D9
Walked off the stage
E E7 Am
Faded away up through the clouds
Am7 D9
To the gig in the sky
G
And when i arrived
E E7 Am
The angels were singing a song
Am7 D9
Yeah you know the one
G
Are you singing alone?
C/G Cmaj9 Am
Thought i'd know just what to do
Am7 D9 E E7 Am
That it'd be how i wanted it to be of so new
Am7 D9
But counting me in
G
I had to give in
E E7 Am
Make the thunder and lightning sing
Am7 D9 G
In the eye of the storm there’s no right and no wrong
C/G
So long, so long
F C/G
Someday all the world will sing my song
Cmaj9 Am
Still life remains
Am D9 G C/G
Somewhere in my heart the beat goes on
Instrumental: C/G F C/G Cmaj9 (2x)
C/G Cmaj9 Am Am7 D9 E E7 Am Am7 D9 G
C/G Cmaj9 Am
Thought it was the end of the world
Am D9 E E7 Am
Deep with guitars and all that I understand is here
Am7 D9 G
Through mental un word I’m misunderstood
E E7 Am
Wasting my money and fame
Am7 D9 G
I’d throw it away just to prove that I can
E E7 Am
I’m the last of a dying breed
Am7 D9 F
And it’s not the end of the world, oh no
G C/G
It’s not even the end of the day
C/G
So long, so long
F C/G
Someday all the world will sing my song
Cmaj9 Am
Still life remains
Am D9 G C/G
Somewhere in my heart the beat goes on
C/G
So long, so long
F C/G
Someday all the world will sing my song
Cmaj9 Am
Still life remains
Am D9 G C/G
Somewhere in my heart the beat goes on
C/G
So long, so long
F C/G
Someday all the world will sing my song
Cmaj9 Am
Still life remains
Am D9 G C/G
Somewhere in my heart the beat goes on
How to play The Beat 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 C/G. 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.