Sara Gazarek - And So It Goes Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who originally wrote the song 'And So It Goes'?

   The song 'And So It Goes' was originally written by Billy Joel in 1983.

2. When was 'And So It Goes' first released?

   'And So It Goes' was first released in 1989 as the final track on Billy Joel's studio album, Storm Front.

3. What inspired Billy Joel to write 'And So It Goes'?

   Billy Joel was inspired to write 'And So It Goes' by his relationship with model Elle Macpherson. He also drew musical inspiration from the traditional Scottish ballad 'Barbara Allen'.

4. What is unique about the song 'And So It Goes' in Billy Joel's discography?

   The song 'And So It Goes' is unique in Billy Joel's discography because it is written in iambic tetrameter, which gives it a rhythmic structure similar to a hymn.

5. How was the original demo of 'And So It Goes' different from the album version?

   In the original demo of 'And So It Goes,' Billy Joel sings the melody simply, accompanied by just a piano in a hymn-like style. In the 1989 album version, he sings and plays all the instrumentation, including piano and synthesizers.

6. Has 'And So It Goes' been covered by other artists?

   Yes, 'And So It Goes' has been covered by many artists. Notably, The King's Singers have developed several vocal harmony arrangements that are often performed by high school and college choirs.