Chords
And So It Goes

And So It Goes was written by Billy Joel in 1983 but wasnt released until his Storm Front album in 1989. The lyrics showcase Joels vulnerable side, pondering his relationships and the fear of opening up to love, knowing it may result in more pain. And So It Goes is often seen as a poignant ballad that discusses accepting loss and regret within a relationship.

Key: C

Introduction:

 C        F                A4     Am 
In every heart there is a room
 C                F       G 
A sanctuary safe and strong
 C        F                A4     Am 
To heal the wounds from lovers past
 C        F              C 
Until a new one comes along
 C        F                A4     Am 
I spoke to you in cautious tones
 C                        F       G 
You answered me with no pretense
 C        F                A4     Am 
And still I feel I said too much
 C        F              C 
My silence is my self defense
 C7         F                    C 
And every time I' ve held a rose
 Am          D    F         G4   G 
It seems I only felt the thorns
 C7         F                    C 
And so it goes, and so it goes
 Am          D    D7      G4   G 
And so will you soon I suppose
 C        F                A4     Am 
But if my silence made you leave
 C                        F       G 
Then that would be my worst mistake
 C        F                A4     Am 
So I will share this room with you
 C        F                      C 
And you can have this heart to break
 C7         F                    C 
And this is why my eyes are closed
 Am          D    F         G4   G 
It' s just as well for all I' ve seen
 C7         F                    C 
And so it goes, and so it goes
 Am          D    D7      G4   G 
And you' re the only one who knows
 C        F                A4     Am 
So I would choose to be with you
 C                        F       G 
That' s if the choice were mine to make
 C        F              G    Am 
But you can make decisions too
 C        F                      C 
And you can have this heart to break
 C7         F                C 
And so it goes, and so it goes
      C           F            C 
And you' re the only one who knows