And So It Goes

Billy Joel - And So It Goes: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "And So It Goes" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Learn And So It Goes Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Billy Joel

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "And So It Goes" smoothly on your guitar.

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C         F                Am
In every heart there is a room
  C          F          G
A sanctuary safe and strong
    C        F                  Am
To heal the wounds from lovers past
   C             F      C
Until a new one comes along

I spoke to you in cautious tones
You answered me with no pretense
And still I feel I said too much
My silence is my self defense

Chorus:
    C     C/A#      F/A    Fm/G#
And every time I've held a rose
   C/G     Am    D        Gsus4 G
It seems I only felt the thorns
     C    C/A#      F/A   Fm/G#
And so it goes, and so it goes
    C/G     Am      D/F# Gsus4 G
And so will you soon I  suppose

But if my silence made you leave
Then that would be my worst mistake
So I will share this room with you
And you can have this heart to break

Chorus:
And this is why my eyes are closed
It's just as well for all I've seen
And so it goes, and so it goes
And you're the only one who knows

So I would choose to be with you
That's if the choice were mine to make
But you can make decisions too
And you can have this heart to break

And so it goes, and so it goes
And you're the only one who knows


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If you are also interested in learning how to play "And So It Goes" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel.

Billy Joel - And So It Goes: Guitar Chords

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