"That's the Way Love Goes" is a song written by Lefty Frizzell and Sanger D. Shafer. It was recorded by Frizzell and included on his album The Legendary, released on September 18, 1973. The following year it was released as the B-side of his single "I Never Go Around Mirrors" and was later included in compilation albums. It was also released in December 1973 by American country music artist Johnny Rodriguez as the second single from the album All I Ever Meant to Do Was Sing. The song was Rodriguez's fourth hit on the U.S. country chart and third number one in a row. The single stayed at number one for one week and spent a total of 14 weeks on the chart.